‘First border’ control measures for food safety in place by early 2025 — DA
The country’s first Q fever case linked to imported goats from the US and persistent agricultural smuggling have highlighted the need to operationalize 'first border' control measures to ensure food safety and prevent the entry of plant pests and economically significant terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases.
Jollibee takes control of South Korea’s Compose Coffee for USD340 million
Jollibee Foods Corp., the Philippines' food service company, said Tuesday its subsidiary, Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd., has finalized a deal to acquire a majority stake of 70 percent in Compose Coffee Co., Ltd. and JMCF Co. Ltd., collectively known as Compose Coffee.
Meralco launches nuclear engineering scholarship; 5 engineers sent to US, China
Manila Electric Co. has launched FISSION program—short forFilipino Scholars and Interns on Nuclear Engineering—as the country’s largest power distributor prepares for an expected Philippine adoption of nuclear technology to address growing demand for electricity and shift away from carbon-emitting technology.
Solar developer seeks connection to the Visayas grid via the Tabango substation
The San Isidro Solar Power Corp. (SISPC) is seeking Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approval to connect to the Visayas grid via the 230 kiloVolt Tabango substation in Leyte.
Metro Manila daily minimum wage increases by P35 on July 17
The daily minimum wage in Metro Manila for private sector workers will increase by P35 starting July 17, a salary adjustment that will directly impact 988,243 minimum wage earners and may also affect around 1.7 million employees paid higher salaries.
