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URC instant coffee, potato snack items top food brand survey in 2022

Universal Robina Corporation’s food offerings continue to be among the most chosen brands in the Philippines, according to London-based brand consulting firm Kantar Group. “URC...

Pasay City cites SM companies among its top taxpayers

SM group’s various businesses were recognized as top taxpayers in Pasay City in appreciation ceremonies held at Conrad Manila.

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.

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PhilHealth eyes overhaul to cut health costs

Filipinos could see major changes in how healthcare is delivered and paid for over the next two years as the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) rolls out reforms aimed at strengthening primary care, expanding targeted benefits, and reshaping how hospitals are reimbursed.

Steel group urges rebar rules after disaster

The Philippine iron and steel industry is pressing regulators to fast-track the implementation of tougher construction standards, arguing that recent tragedies have underscored the urgent need for earthquake-resistant building materials in one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries.

DA eyes destruction of 650 MT spoiled Chinese onions over health risks

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to recommend destroying around 650 metric tons of abandoned red onions from China, pending final laboratory results confirming they are unsafe for public consumption.

PCC approves BlackRock unit’s P13.7-billion stake purchase in Aboitiz InfraCapital

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has given the green light for the sale of a 40 percent stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC) to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an investment firm under BlackRock.
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