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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.

Substantial diesel rollback offers respite after peak spikes

Local fuel prices roll back this week after three consecutive weeks of increases, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced Monday.

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Manila Water, UN Global Compact Network partner for environmental action and climate resilience

Manila Water and the United Nations Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) jointly held a Peer Learning Session on Environment on September 24 at the MWSS Administration Building in Balara, Quezon City.

Maynilad cuts idaily water losses by over 150 million liters 

West Zone water provider Maynilad Water Services Inc. has trimmed its non-revenue water, or NRW, by more than 150 million liters per day as of June 2026 compared with the same month in 2025.

BOC seeks lookout order vs 13 over onion, carrot smuggling

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has asked immigration authorities to monitor the international travel of 13 individuals, including nine of its own officials and employees, as authorities pursue criminal complaints over the alleged smuggling of onions and carrots disguised as chicken products.

PH-Malaysia tobacco link exposes ASEAN enforcement gaps

The growing illicit tobacco corridor between the Philippines and Malaysia is highlighting enforcement gaps across Southeast Asia, as criminal networks increasingly exploit differences between national tax, customs, and regulatory systems.
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