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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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Razon tops Philippines rich list as fortunes shrink

The combined wealth of the Philippines' 50 richest individuals fell 8 percent to USD79 billion this year as slowing economic growth, persistent inflation, and a weaker peso eroded corporate valuations, although ports tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. bucked the trend to become the country's richest person for the first time.

BDO partners with foundations to bring solar energy to indigenous communities in Quezon

Living without electricity or paved roads has been a lifelong reality for Liezel Sarmiento, a barangay councilor and member of the Dumagat-Remontado tribe in Sitio Cablao, Quezon.

Medical Center launches Batangas’ first hospital-based urgent care center and wellness facility

The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has officially opened Batangas’ very first hospital-based urgent care center, along with a new lifestyle and wellness center.

Jobless rate rises in June as labor market shows mixed signals

The Philippines' unemployment rate rose to 4.9 percent in June from 4.8 percent in May, as the number of jobless Filipinos climbed to 2.59 million, underscoring the uneven pace of labor market recovery despite an increase in overall employment.
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