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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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Group pushes urgent backing for rooftop project across ASEAN

The Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association calls for stronger regional support for rooftop solar and energy storage as core to building more resilient, flexible power systems.

Power disconnection freeze extended through year-end with focus on vulnerable households  

The Energy Regulatory Commission plans to extend its suspension of electricity service disconnections through the end of the year, though the policy will feature a narrower target audience to balance relief for consumers with the financial stability of power utilities.

DA readies P45B aid as El Niño damage mounts 

The Department of Agriculture is preparing up to P45 billion in interventions as El Niño-related agricultural losses climb to P6.87 billion, while moving to strengthen rice reserves and keep imports available as a contingency against a sharper production shortfall.

Retail sales seen to hit ₱7.71 trillion as value-seeking consumers drive shift toward essentials

Retail sales this year are projected to reach $123 billion, roughly ₱7.71 trillion at current exchange rate, marking a 1.7 percent growth from $121 billion last year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service in Manila.
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