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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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URC opens P2.75-billion Batangas Mega Plant

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has inaugurated a P2.75-billion manufacturing complex in Malvar, Batangas, expanding its production capacity as the Filipino food company seeks to meet rising demand at home and strengthen its position in export markets.

MAP calls for tougher power rules to cut costs

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pressing the government for deeper power sector reforms, arguing that lowering electricity costs will require more than trimming system loss charges and should include tougher enforcement, performance-based regulation, and stronger energy efficiency measures.

EDCOM 2 launches early childhood dashboard to guide localized child development action

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has launched the Early Childhood Dashboard, a digital platform co-developed with Ayala Corporation’s AC Analytics team to provide accessible data for improving early childhood outcomes across the Philippines.

Alex Eala, Venus Williams fall short in Toronto doubles

Alex Eala and Venus Williams, for a brief moment early Friday in Manila, looked like they might have another doubles trick up their sleeves.
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