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.
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.
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.
Philippine merchandise exports surged to a record USD8.8 billion in June, the highest monthly level since official records began in 1991, fueled by booming electronics shipments and strengthening global demand for advanced manufacturing products.
Prime Energy will begin supplying indigenous Malampaya natural gas to the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan Power Plant in September, a move expected to lower electricity costs by reducing the plant's dependence on more expensive imported fuel.
Ayala Land Inc. emerged as the biggest Philippine winner at the 2026 Human Capital Awards Southeast Asia, reflecting the growing role of talent strategy and workplace innovation as competitive advantages beyond traditional business metrics.
Manila Water is calling on customers in its East Zone concession to join its scheduled August desludging activities, noting this helps protect public health and keep waterways clean. Regular removal of septic tank waste stops untreated sewage from contaminating drains, groundwater and rivers.