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M. Manila power rates up for third consecutive month

Power rates in Metro Manila will go up for the third consecutive month this January, mainly due to a higher generation charge and the...

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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Regulators push credit-linked parametric insurance to boost climate-resilient lending

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Insurance Commission (IC) said that combining parametric insurance with loans can expand financing to climate-vulnerable sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while strengthening the financial system’s ability to manage risks.

Fewer babies, weddings reshape Philippine economy

The Philippines is producing fewer babies, hosting fewer weddings, and recording fewer deaths,  a demographic trifecta that economists say could gradually reshape consumer spending, labor markets, and long-term economic growth.

Chinese firm backs push for Philippine EV brand

A Chinese automotive engineering company is exploring a partnership to help develop a Philippine electric vehicle (EV) brand, signaling fresh momentum behind Manila’s drive to localize the country’s fast-growing EV industry.

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala serves up Forbes honor

 Filipina tennis wunderkind Alexandra Eala just scored another ace—landing a coveted spot on Forbes’ 2026 “30 Under 30 Asia” list. At 20, she’s proving that tennis isn’t just about rackets and serves—it’s about breaking records and turning heads worldwide.
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