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Telcos push unified industry approach to protect critical infrastructure

Members of the National Telecommunications Security Council (NTSC) are calling for a unified "whole of industry" approach to safeguard telecommunications facilities, especially when disasters strike.

Semirara seeks court shield over DOE data demand

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. has gone to court to block what it described as repeated attempts by the Department of Energy to compel the disclosure of proprietary mining information that could be shared with prospective bidders for the Semirara coal mine.

PEZA fast-tracks 30 new ecozones yearly expansion

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is stepping on the gas, targeting the proclamation of 20 to 30 new economic zones every year as it banks on a wider network of investment hubs to drive jobs, exports and countryside growth.

SM Hotels bets on Filipino cuisine to fuel tourism

The next big draw in Philippine tourism may not be a beach, a mountain or a postcard-perfect sunset. It could be what's on the menu.

Government allows flexible four-day workweek for agencies

Government employees may soon enjoy longer weekends without reducing public service hours after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) expanded guidelines allowing agencies to adopt more flexible four-day compressed workweeks.

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Meralco sustains anti-pilferage drive, cites risks of illegal connections

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pursuing an aggressive anti-electricity pilferage campaign in a bid to ensure stability and reliability of its distribution network, while promoting public safety.

DA clears first ASF vaccine for commercial use, aiding swine recovery

The Bureau of Animal Industry has approved AVAC ASF LIVE—developed by AVAC Vietnam—as the first African Swine Fever vaccine for commercial sale in the Philippines, nearly seven years after the 2019 outbreak cut the national hog herd from 13 million to roughly 8 million heads.

Eala wins initial match in US Open via sweep

Alex Eala opened her US Open campaign in emphatic fashion.

Habagat, storm damage to agriculture tops ₱3.39B; economic impact deepens

Damage to the agriculture sector from the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has climbed past the ₱3 billion mark, rising to ₱3.39 billion as of 2 p.m. September 2, the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed. The figure is up from ₱2.84 billion just 30 hours earlier, at 8 a.m. September 1 — and authorities warn the total will likely rise as field assessments continue.
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