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PLDT Group, partners police protected areas with the help of wireless devices

The PLDT Group, Huawei Technologies Philippines Inc. and two government agencies come together in a venture with US-based non-profit Rainforest Connection helping secure the country's forest resources.

Hot weather, wider distribution network drive Concepcion Industrial earnings 31% higher in 1Q

A wider product portfolio, retail presence and distribution network as well as a hotter weather in the first quarter helped double the net income to P186 million of Concepcion Industrial Corp., the country's leading provider of consumer lifestyle and industrial products.

Advisory group calls on government to spend real money on internet connectivity consistent with EO 32

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) urges the government to set aside at least P240 billion to help boost the country’s internet infrastructure. 

Japan’s Taisei buys 25% stake in Yuchengco’s renewable energy firm PetroGreen

Japanese general contractor Taisei Corp. took a 25 percent stake in PetroGreen Energy Corp., a renewable energy subsidiary of the Yuchengco Group's Rizal Green Energy Corp.

RCBC partners with Japan fintech and remittance company Digital Wallet

The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has partnered with the Japanese IT and fintech company, Digital Wallet Corporation (DWC), to enhance the facilitation of cross-border digital transactions between Philippines and Japan. 

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Mixed fuel price adjustments for second straight week: lower diesel, higher gasoline and kerosene 

For the second week in a row, Filipinos will see mixed changes in fuel prices starting Tuesday. The Department of Energy confirmed Monday that gasoline will go up by P1.56 per liter and kerosene by P1.77 per liter, while diesel will drop by a bigger P3.01 per liter. As of Tuesday morning, only Seaoil has officially announced these new rates, matching the adjustments noted by the DOE. Last week, gasoline rose P1.93 per liter, kerosene P3.30 per liter, and diesel dipped P1.30 per liter.

DICT chief Aguda vows smooth transition amid resignation, continuity of digital programs ensured

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda has committed to a seamless handover following his resignation, assuring the public that key digital programs and department operations will continue without disruption.

ERC approves Negros Power’s P3.73B investment plan to boost power services

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has given the green light to Negros Electric and Power Corp.’s (NEPC) P3.73 billion capital expenditure program from 2024 to 2026, paving the way for major upgrades across its service areas in Central Negros.

Philippines targets $57 million agri-investments at Rome forum

The Philippines is pitching for more than $57.4 million in new investments across five key farm and food sectors at this week’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum in Rome, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The push builds on the country’s first national investment forum held in March, and marks a major shift toward drawing in private and international financing instead of relying only on traditional aid.
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