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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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PEZA investments jump 67%  on export projects

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) kept its investment momentum in 2026, with approved projects surging nearly 67 percent in the first seven months as export-oriented manufacturers and high-value industries continued to expand despite an uncertain global economy.

EU and Philippines elevate ties to Enhanced Partnership

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas on Friday met with Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro in Metro Manila.

PCA seeks P1.26 billion to fund 100-million coconut replanting program

The Philippine Coconut Authority is moving quickly to secure extra funds to keep its goal of planting 100 million coconuts by 2028 on track. This forms the core of the Accelerated Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan, the government’s main strategy to rebuild one of the country’s most important agricultural sectors and boost earnings for millions of coconut farming households.

Exporters warn US tariffs threaten Philippine competitiveness

Philippine exporters are warning that the US decision to impose an additional 12.5 percent tariff on most Philippine exports could weaken the country's competitiveness in its largest export market, putting pressure on manufacturers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) already navigating a volatile global trade environment.
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