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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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BDO Foundation honored for financial education work

BDO Foundation has been recognized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with the Golden Flame of Partnership Award, the first time this honor has ever been given. The award was presented by then-AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. during a ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, marking the foundation’s successful partnership with the AFP and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

URC’s top brands shine in 2026 Consumer Rankings

Four Universal Robina Corporation brands lead the pack in the 2026 Brand Footprint report: Great Taste, C2, Piattos, and Nissin Noodles all rank among the country’s most chosen food and beverage picks, with C2 and Nissin showing clear growth momentum.

ARTA seeks ASEAN regulatory reforms to cut business costs, boost investments

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is calling for coordinated regulatory reforms across Southeast Asia to reduce business compliance costs, improve government efficiency and make the region more attractive to investors, as ASEAN economies face pressure to strengthen competitiveness and ease cross-border trade.

SC reminds Congress that budgeting has bounds

Congress has been reminded that the national budget is not a wish list, a political buffet, or an ATM where lawmakers can increase the withdrawal limit simply because the money looks lonely.
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