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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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Aboitiz Renewables opens 92.55 MWp solar plant in Pangasinan

Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the clean energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, has officially launched its 92.55-megawatt peak San Manuel Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan. The project expands the company’s solar footprint in the province and supports the national goal of raising renewable energy’s share in the country’s power supply.

FCDU loans dip in 1Q; remain key to liquidity management

Foreign Currency Deposit Unit (FCDU) loans edged down 0.8 percent to US$15.44 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a drop of US$122.25 million from the end-2025 level of US$15.56 billion, according to latest data.

DOTr, LTFRB partner with GCash for faster, secure fuel subsidy payouts

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and LTFRB have selected GCash to deliver fuel subsidies digitally to eligible public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators across the country. The move comes amid rising global oil prices fueled by tensions in the Middle East, which have squeezed the daily earnings and livelihoods of transport workers.

Megaworld lease renewals jump as office demand holds

Property giant Megaworld Corp. booked a surge in office lease renewals in the first half of 2026, signaling that demand for well-located, integrated workspaces remains robust even as companies continue to recalibrate their workplace strategies.
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