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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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APECO eyes Eastern seaboard logistics gateway role

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is positioning its Pacific-facing ecozone as a future logistics and maritime gateway, betting that its location in northeastern Luzon could unlock new trade flows along the Philippines’ underutilized eastern seaboard.

DA tightens food watch as price pressures build

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has stepped up monitoring of food prices and supply as early signs of rising inflation appear, particularly among the country’s poorest households.

Nestlé leads push toward plastic circularity

Nestlé Philippines has been recognized for its leadership in advancing the country’s plastic waste management agenda, earning two honors at the 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recognition Program for its role in strengthening recycling systems and industry collaboration.

Unilever pushes supply chain southward 

Unilever Philippines is expanding its regional supply chain with the launch of a new collaborative manufacturing facility in Mandaue City, Cebu—its first production site outside Luzon—as the consumer goods giant moves to localize operations and accelerate delivery to fast-growing southern markets.
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