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FEU, Unilab unit partner to buy Pampanga school

Far Eastern University said Wednesday it has formed an equal partnership with MGHI Holdings Inc., a member of the United Laboratories Group Inc., to acquire a secondary and tertiary school in Pampanga.

Onset of crop year seen easing the price of sugar

The Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA) on Tuesday bared optimism the price of sugar at the retail level improves with the start of the crop year in September.

NDA, Malaysian dairy explore collaborative links

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) met with Malaysian dairy executives at Farm Fresh Berhad last week to explore a proposed collaboration.

Farm group rejects plan extending tariff cuts on rice, corn and pork

The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) on Tuesday said the proposed extension of lower tariff on rice, corn and pork deserves an outright rejection as the existing mechanism has not proven beneficial to consumers and has negatively impacted local producers.

PSALM appoints ADB as advisor in CBK hydro plant privatization

The government has awarded the Asian Development Bank (ADB) the contract as transaction advisor to the Philippines Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) to privatize the Caliraya–Botocan–Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna.

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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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