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RSA-NEA tandem averts heavily indebted Albay Electric Cooperative disconnection from grid

San Miguel Global Power (SMGP), the power generation arm of diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC), has come to the rescue of debt-saddled Albay...

 Libreng Sakay program to continue with P1.285-B budget

Commuters are to continue availing of free rides, including on the EDSA Busway system, as P1.285 billion has been provided the government’s Service Contracting...

Foreign firm to start tests for possible hydrogen power plant in Zamboanga

A foreign firm is set to conduct technical studies and tests this month for the possible development of a hydrogen power plant in Olutanga...

URC instant coffee, potato snack items top food brand survey in 2022

Universal Robina Corporation’s food offerings continue to be among the most chosen brands in the Philippines, according to London-based brand consulting firm Kantar Group. “URC...

Pasay City cites SM companies among its top taxpayers

SM group’s various businesses were recognized as top taxpayers in Pasay City in appreciation ceremonies held at Conrad Manila.

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DA says 8 flawed FMR projects were executive budget entries

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is scrambling to correct coordinate errors in eight farm-to-market road (FMR) projects that could cost them funding, while insisting the disputed entries were part of the executive branch’s original 2027 budget proposal and not congressional insertions.

DOF advances regional insurance plan to protect public infrastructure

The Philippines is pursuing a regional insurance mechanism that would build multi-year disaster coverage into infrastructure projects financed by development partners, potentially reducing the government’s exposure to mounting reconstruction costs after typhoons, floods and other calamities.

Skyro taps credit network to improve borrower risk assessments

Fintech lender Skyro is strengthening its credit evaluation capabilities through access to a wider pool of borrower information, as it expands beyond purchase financing into broader consumer financial services.

One district’s signature shortfall could sink anti-dynasty initiative

A single legislative district failing to meet the minimum signature requirement could invalidate the entire Dapat Isa Lang people’s initiative for an anti-political dynasty law, putting pressure on organizers to secure support across all congressional districts, not just build a large national tally.
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