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SRA eyes securing 2024 SIDA budget before year ends

Victorias City, Negros Occidental – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) looks to secure approval of the 2024 budget of the Sugar Industry Development Act (SIDA) before the end of the year.

Meralco Power Academy secures certification to train EEC professionals

Meralco Power Academy (MPA), the energy education provider unit of Meralco, has been certified by the Department of Energy (DOE) as a recognized training institution (RTI) under the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP).

Higher toll rates at SCTEX beginning Monday

NLEX Corp. has secured approval from the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to implement an additional P0.64 per kilometer toll rate adjustment at the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) effective 17 October 2023.

Yellen says US-backed IMF funding increase is ‘pretty likely’

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Friday that her plan for an "equi-proportional" increase in International Monetary Fund quota-based lending resources was "pretty likely to get done" despite concerns raised by China.

High private worker pay in three regions effective 16 October

Private sector workers in Region XII, Region II, and Region III can expect higher salaries by 16 October when the new regional daily minimum wage rates take effect.

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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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