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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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Metrobank reports ₱12.6B profit in Q1 2026

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) posted a net income of ₱12.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady asset growth, improved margins, and higher fee-based income.

Inflation hits 3-year high on oil shocks, policy tightening eyed

Philippine inflation surged to a three-year high in April, exceeding expectations and strengthening the case for further monetary tightening, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

TESDA, Nestlé expand coffee training for farmers 

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Nestlé Philippines are ramping up a joint initiative to upskill Filipino coffee farmers, aiming to boost productivity, enhance bean quality, and create more sustainable livelihoods in rural communities.

Agricultural trade deficit widens in March to $1.17B

The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit widened sharply in March as import growth continued to outpace exports, highlighting persistent supply constraints despite rising overall trade, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
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