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    M. Manila power rates up for third consecutive month

    Power rates in Metro Manila will go up for the third consecutive month this January, mainly due to a higher generation charge and the...

    DA revives advisory groups to monitor poultry, livestock volume and price

    The Department of Agriculture's (DA) re-composition of a price and volume watch committee and advisory groups for livestock and poultry is a good start...

    7M Metro Manila residents unaware of free septic tank desludging services

    The Regulatory Office (RO) of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) laments the number of Metro Manila residents remaining unaware that a good portion of their monthly water bill includes the desludging of septic tanks free of charge.

    Global water activist cites perils of ignoring sustainable farming goals in Phl

    The government drive to make the agriculture sector a key economic driver in the years forward is at peril unless sustainable farming is adopted as a matter of policy.

    Regulator extends partial and conditional rate hike for Maynilad

    Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has been allowed to increase the tariff it charges customers but only as this relates to inflation and not the entire price adjustment mechanism, regulators said on Friday.

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    DOE opens 18 coal blocks to private bidders 

    The Department of Energy (DOE) will open at least 18 coal blocks across the country to private investors as part of a competitive bidding round set to begin on February 27, 2026.

    DA orders fresh probe into farm subsidy program amid irregularity claims

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered a new and broader investigation into alleged irregularities in the procurement and distribution of subsidized farm inputs and machinery, following complaints from farmers’ groups.

    SEC sets stricter training and accreditation rules

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released draft rules that would tighten mandatory corporate governance training for company directors and key officers, aiming to improve oversight and accountability in Philippine businesses.

    Innovation driver Hu Jianguo named director at DigiPlus  

    DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has appointed Hu Jianguo to its board of directors following the resignation of Tang Yong, whose departure took effect Tuesday. Yong will remain with the company as board adviser, ensuring leadership continuity.
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