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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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MBC: Senate President key to restoring trust

The Makati Business Club said restoring public trust in the Senate now largely depends on the leadership of the Senate President following what it described as the “unprecedented drama and chaos” that marked the chamber’s May 11 session.

Governance noise may stall investments, business leader warns

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ferdinand Ferrer warned that political distractions and uncertainty could slow investment inflows into the Philippines, saying stability and adherence to the rule of law remain critical to sustaining investor confidence.

EMS Group ramps up for AI boom

Philippine electronics manufacturer EMS Group is accelerating capacity expansion as global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure fuels a surge in orders for power supply components and circuit boards used in high-performance computing systems.

Allianz PNB Life posts strong 2025 growth, reinforces top industry standing

Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) kept its upward growth trajectory in 2025, reporting a net income of ₱1.06 billion under local accounting standards. Its new business annual premium equivalent (NBAPE) rose 17 percent to ₱4.8 billion—faster than the industry average—while gross written premiums increased 17.1 percent to ₱37.7 billion. Over the past five years, net income has grown at an average annual rate of 41 percent, securing its place among the country’s leading life insurers.
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