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Gov’t revives P90B Parañaque spillway project to transform Laguna de Bay

The government is pushing forward the long-delayed Parañaque Spillway Project, a proposed P90-billion infrastructure initiative that aims to do more than just control flooding by turning Laguna de Bay into a more productive fishing ground and a reliable freshwater source for Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

DA suspends livestock imports from seven countries over FMD 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live animals and select animal products from seven countries in the Middle East and Europe following confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

80 tourism ambassadors honored for building global bridges

Eighty individuals and organizations were recognized for helping turn tourism into a vehicle for diplomacy, cultural exchange and local economic opportunity at the 3rd Ambassador of the Year Awards of the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA).

Meralco works to restore power as floods hit

About 98,000 Meralco customers remained without electricity as of 10 a.m. Sunday as the enhanced southwest monsoon triggered flooding and damaged power facilities in several areas.

Globe boosts data center investments amid rising digital demand

Globe Telecom is increasing its investment in data center infrastructure to meet growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence, streaming, gaming, and business applications.

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Government to fund NCR wage hike for small firms

The government will subsidize the P60 daily wage increase for eligible small businesses in Metro Manila for three months, as authorities seek to help employers manage higher labor costs while protecting jobs and business operations.

Blu Girls rally past South Korea, keep semifinal hopes alive

The Blu Girls had already endured two painful reminders that Asian Games softball offers little room for sentiment. After a 0-10 loss to Japan and a 1-10 defeat to Taipei, the Philippines needed something more than consolation.

DEDON taps solar-backed power plan for Cebu factory

Luxury furniture maker DEDON Manufacturing Inc. has signed up as the first customer of COREnergy’s new solar-backed electricity plan, as manufacturers look for ways to better manage power costs and align energy procurement with daytime operations.

Treasury bill yields climb as inflation risks mount

Treasury bill yields extended their climb at Monday’s auction as investors demanded higher rates amid expectations of faster inflation and tighter monetary policy.
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