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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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NFA steps up palay purchases as wet-season support prices rise

The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed that the National Food Authority (NFA) is expanding its palay procurement efforts to boost the country’s rice buffer stocks.

Another round of steep fuel price hikes expected this week

Local fuel retailer Jetti Petroleum has warned that another significant increase in pump prices for gasoline and diesel is set to take place this week.

SEC adopts updated financial reporting standards

The Securities and Exchange Commission has formally adopted the latest set of financial reporting pronouncements to ensure the country’s reporting framework keeps pace with changing global accounting standards and growing demands for sustainability-related disclosures.

SEC pushes sukuk as new funding option, unveils rules to grow Islamic finance

The Securities and Exchange Commission is set to raise awareness of sukuk as an alternative way for businesses and projects to raise funds, as it works to develop the country’s Islamic finance sector and encourage more Shari’ah-compliant investment products.
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