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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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Filinvest REIT appoints chairman as CEO following colleague’s retirement 

Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT) has announced a major executive reshuffle, naming current Chairman Joseph M. Yap as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15.

ICS, PSA integrate nat’l ID into CreditMo for faster, safer credit access

Island Credit Solution (ICS) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have formalized a partnership linking the National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) to CreditMo, making ICS the first Special Accessing Entity and credit bureau partner successfully integrated with the system. For consumers, verifying identity to access credit information is now one quick step using the National ID, replacing the earlier multi-document process. Checks run directly against the National ID database, cutting fraud risk and protecting personal credit data.

BIR rolls out eARMS to tighten tax collection, eases delinquencies settlement 

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has rolled out a new digital system nationwide aimed at tightening the collection of delinquent taxes while making it easier for taxpayers to verify and settle outstanding obligations.

Skyro expands Philippine fintech rewards with cashback

Securities and Exchange Commission-registered fintech platform Skyro is broadening its Philippine financial services offering with a customizable cashback program designed to give eligible customers greater flexibility over everyday spending.
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