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More energy-efficient government buildings forecast under new government procurement law

The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) said the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act 12009 signed into law over the weekend will help push energy efficiency higher in government buildings and public infrastructures.

El Niño-driven temperature spikes seen boosting Meralco sales 8.7 percent higher in 1H

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) over the weekend projected sales in the first six months growing 8.7 percent higher compared to last year.

DPWH commits completing Davao River Bridge project in 18 months

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) targets to complete the Davao River (Bucana) Bridge Project by the end of 2025. 

Ramped up Globe filters deny access to child pornography, illegal gambling

Globe Telecom has ramped up efforts to block access to child pornography and illegal gambling sites.

Collaboration delivers satellite internet in remote areas across PH

Comclark Network and Technology Corp., parent company of Converge ICT Solutions Inc., has partnered with Data Lake Inc., the Philippines' largest authorized reseller of Starlink satellite internet, to expand internet access across the country. 

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Almazora drives Philippine transport from carriages to modern PUVs

Before horsepower became a figure on a vehicle specification sheet, it meant exactly what it said: a horse pulling a carriage.

Philippines calls on world to fund, protect nature at COP17

The Philippines has urged the international community to urgently scale up financing for biodiversity and strengthen cooperation to turn global conservation commitments into real results, as the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) got underway here Friday, October 16.

When Manny meets Kiko: Pacquiao, DA chief join forces to fight poverty 

National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.

Business groups push back on proposed 200% beverage tax hike

Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.
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