Maynilad budgets P3B to upgrade aging STPs over five years
Maynilad Water Services Inc, the country's largest water concessionaire, has budgeted P3 billion for the construction of 18 new sewage treatment plants (STP) and upgrade 17 more existing STPs over the next five years.
Deputize NFA personnel ensure rice appropriately classified, priced
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has deputized the National Food Authority (NFA) to assist in the monitoring and enforcement of price ceilings on rice as mandated by Executive Order 39.
Draft CSP guidelines should be out within the week – ERC
A new set of guidelines covering the competitive selection process (CSP) used in choosing power firms that supply distribution utilities should be out within the week, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said on Tuesday.
Manila finally shipping fresh avocado to Seoul
The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday announced finally having gained access to the South Korean avocado market after four years.According to the DA, the maiden shipment of hass avocado expected before the end of the month of some 13 metric tons come from Bureau of Plant Industry-accredited facilities in Davao, Bukidnon and South Cotabato.
“Crowdfunding portals are as good as financial intermediaries”
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has empowered crowdfunding portals to act as registrars of qualified institutional and individual buyers as part of broader efforts to boost the domestic capital market.
