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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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Globe Platinum rethinks iPhone launch: dining, community, no crowds 

For years, new iPhone launches have meant long lines and midnight waits. This year, Globe Platinum transformed that tradition, turning the iPhone 18 release into an intimate celebration of innovation, dining, and community.

BPI turns saving into streaming rewards with ‘Save and Stream’ promo

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is making saving more rewarding, launching a new program that lets customers build their savings while earning chances to win a year of Disney+ Premium access.

Salmon Group secures $140 million funding to accelerate financial expansion in PH

Technology-driven banking and lending platform Salmon Group has secured $140 million, around ₱8.8 billion, in new financing to accelerate its expansion across the Philippines. The capital injection marks a major milestone for the financial technology operator, reinforcing investor confidence in its business model and long-term growth trajectory within one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economies.

UNICEF, Novo Nordisk step up global fight vs childhood obesity; $18M for 80 million children

Novo Nordisk and UNICEF have announced a four-year expansion of their global partnership, committing USD 18 million from 2026 to 2030 to prevent childhood overweight and obesity and support a healthier start in life for over 80 million children worldwide.
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