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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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Japan welcomes historic first Bangsamoro election

Japan, as a long-standing observer and partner in the Mindanao peace process, welcomed the successful conduct of the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election held on September 14.

BSB Junrose, Michelin deepen support for PH fleets

BSB Junrose Corp. has been appointed an importer-distributor of Michelin commercial tires in the Philippines, expanding its product offering to fleet operators as logistics and transport businesses put greater focus on vehicle uptime and operating efficiency.

ASEAN ministers eye energy security, chip roadmap

ASEAN economic ministers are set to advance regional initiatives on energy security and semiconductors as they meet from September 19 to 22 for the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meetings and Related Meetings.

Fed moves in Washington, Filipino wallets feel the pinch

When the US Federal Reserve, the world’s most influential central bank, moves interest rates, Manila can feel the ripple, even 8,500 miles away. The effects do not arrive all at once, and they do not affect everyone in the same way. But eventually, they can show up in the mortgage, car loan, credit card bill, and even the grocery budget.
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