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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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Philippines pushes ASEAN from plans to action

The Philippines is pushing Association of Southeast Asian Nations to move from setting economic agendas to implementing concrete measures as the region confronts supply-chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions and uncertainty in global markets.

Aznar Shipping profit jumps 155% as IPO looms

Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. posted a 155-percent jump in first-half net income as revenue more than doubled, giving the ferry operator stronger financial momentum as it moves toward a planned initial public offering.

GSIS allots ₱8B emergency aid for members, pensioners in calamity-hit areas

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated nearly ₱8 billion in emergency loans for 317,721 active members and old-age or disability pensioners across 16 areas devastated by Typhoons Luis, Maymay, Neneng and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

BanKo unveils InstaCashKo line to advance BPI’s financial inclusion goal

BanKo (BPI subsidiary) launched InstaCashKo Line: a digital credit line (₱1k–₱10k) via BanKo App for salaried workers and micro-entrepreneurs. Designed for personal, emergency, or business working capital needs—easy application (1 ID), fast access, flexible repayment. Officially launched July 25 in Cubao with brand ambassador Kathryn Bernardo; limited-edition co-branded ATM card also released. Reinforces BanKo’s role in expanding inclusive access and customer resilience.
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