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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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DMCI Holdings profit jumps 28% on stronger unit earnings

Record earnings from its power generation and nickel mining businesses, stronger real estate and construction contributions, and sharply reduced cement losses lifted DMCI Holdings Inc.'s net income by 28 percent to P15 billion in the first nine months of 2026.

Toyota promotes TMP’s Hashimoto to lead Asia operations

Masando Hashimoto’s Philippine assignment is taking him to a bigger regional stage, with Toyota Motor Corp. naming the Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) president chief executive officer of its Asia Region effective January 1, 2027.

Philippine agricultural trade deficit widens as exports slump

The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit widened by nearly a quarter in September 2026 as a sharp decline in export earnings outweighed higher import spending, underscoring the country’s persistent dependence on foreign food and farm products.

DOT seeks wider China visa-free access, tighter checks to curb abuse

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is seeking to renew and eventually expand visa-free entry for Chinese tourists, arguing that tighter monitoring can address security concerns without shutting out legitimate visitors.
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