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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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DOT, HSMA offer hotel discounts of up to 70% for holidays

A hotel getaway may be easier on the holiday budget this year, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Philippines offering accommodation discounts of up to 70 percent across 68 hotels and resorts nationwide.

InLife earns sixth 4-Golden Arrow governance award

Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd. (InLife) has won its sixth 4-Golden Arrow Award, the highest recognition given by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for corporate governance performance, extending its record of recognition under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard.

PSBank secures top PhilRatings credit rating

Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) has received the highest issuer credit rating from Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings), reflecting its strong capitalization, sound asset quality, leading position in the thrift banking sector and backing from the Metrobank Group.

PEZA ecozone proclamations to miss 2026 goal despite record investments 

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) expects to miss its 2026 target for new economic zone proclamations, even as investment approvals surge past its annual goal and threaten to eclipse the agency’s 2012 record.
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