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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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Prime Infra, Ahunan Power bring Starlink to Laguna schools

Prime Infra Foundation and Ahunan Power have partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) to bring Starlink satellite internet to public schools in Pakil, Laguna, aiming to keep students connected during weather-related disruptions.

IT-BPM sector eyes $50.5B revenue, 2.14M jobs by 2028

The Philippine information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) industry is targeting USD50.5 billion in revenue and 2.14 million jobs by 2028, with plans to expand employment while shifting toward higher-value services.

Finance chief backs LPG, kerosene tax cuts, rejects gasoline tariff suspension

Finance Secretary Frederick Go has backed removing excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene but rejected suspending taxes on gasoline and other fuels, citing an estimated P12 billion monthly revenue loss.

Philippines security adviser warns against substandard steel 

National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr. warned Tuesday that substandard steel is a growing national security risk, threatening lives, critical infrastructure and the country’s defense supply chain.
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