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PCG on heightened alert as Yuletide travels ramp up

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is on heightened alert and has intensify security measures in seaports to ensure the safety of passengers during the Yuletide Season.

Jobless rate eases in Oct to 4.2% as farm sector creates more jobs

The unemployment rate in October eased to 4.2 percent, matching the rate in November last year, as agriculture generated around 400,000 jobs compared with the level in September to more than make up for the slack in services and industry.

One Meralco Foundation, Maynilad join hands for Angat-Ipo watershed reforestation 

One Meralco Foundation (OMF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Meralco, has partnered with water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. to strengthen reforestation initiatives for the Angat-Ipo watershed, a primary source of raw water in Manila.

Ph producers post 10-month high output growth in November

Philippine manufacturing operations further strengthened in November, bolstered by sustained and stronger expansion in output and new orders and the slowing of input price inflation.

Cebu Pacific launches direct flights to Da Nang, Vietnam

Cebu Pacific, the country's leading airline, on Thursday launched its maiden Manila-Da Nang flight, offering a faster and more affordable way for travelers to visit the largest city in central Vietnam.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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