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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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AI companies’ borrowing lifts bond yields, Remolona says

Heavy borrowing by global artificial intelligence companies is pushing up Philippine bond yields and making it more expensive for local businesses to raise funds, potentially squeezing investment in the country, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. warned.

DOE identifies 9 bidders offering 428 MW for first waste-to-energy auction 

The Department of Energy (DOE) has qualified nine potential bidders covering 12 projects under the country’s first Special Green Energy Auction for Waste-to-Energy (Special GEA-WTE), marking a high-turnout milestone that promises to bolster power supply while addressing local garbage management and flood control challenges.

Scoop Wholefoods brings refill revolution to Manila’s shopping aisles

Australian retailer Scoop Wholefoods has entered the Philippine market with a retail concept that turns bulk buying into a modern shopping experience, letting consumers purchase groceries and personal care products by weight while cutting packaging waste and avoiding the cost of buying more than they need.

EastWest named PH’s best digital banking initiatice Digital Banking Initiative in Global Awards

EastWest has won Best Digital Banking Initiative – Philippines at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards, recognized for building a connected digital ecosystem that makes banking simpler and accessible for all. Chief Technology Officer Barani Sundaram received the award on the bank’s behalf.
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