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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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Davao del Norte cacao returns to export market after decade

Davao del Norte has reclaimed its place in the global cacao trade, exporting premium fermented cacao beans for the first time in more than a decade in a breakthrough that could open new opportunities for Philippine farmers in high-value overseas markets.

Alliance Select names food industry veteran as GM

Alliance Select Foods International Inc. has appointed food industry executive Kirby J. Rasos as its new general manager, tapping a veteran business leader to oversee daily operations as the listed seafood processor pursues its next phase of growth.

BSP eyes digital currency to speed up bank transactions and lower costs

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has completed a major assessment of its digital currency pilot, identifying large-value cross-border payments and financial securities settlements as the most promising uses for a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC).

Philippines takes center stage at China-ASEAN  trade expo

The Philippines will take the spotlight at next year's China-ASEAN Expo after being named Country of Honor for the 23rd CAEXPO, giving local businesses a prime platform to expand trade, attract investments and strengthen commercial ties across the region.
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