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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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Meralco raises electricity rates in April

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Friday announced an increase of P0.5335 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in electricity rates this April. The overall rate for a typical household is now P14.3496 per kWh, up from P13.8161 per kWh in March.

Fake rider delivery scam exploits trust, urgency

Scam Watch Pilipinas warns the public about a “fake rider” scheme abusing Lalamove bookings after an attempted incident involving co-founder Art Samaniego.

Alternergy secures green share approval amid expansion push

Alternergy Holdings Corp., a listed renewable energy firm, has secured unanimous shareholder approval to raise fresh capital through a planned issuance of green perpetual preferred shares, positioning the company for its next phase of expansion as energy security concerns intensify.

PHAP pushes 10-point plan to secure medicine supply 

The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) on Friday called on the government to implement urgent supply-chain measures to keep medicine prices stable and avert potential shortages as global disruptions threaten pharmaceutical logistics.
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