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Sapu Masla River: From degraded waterway to revitalized lifeline

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Once a vital source of food and livelihood for communities in Malapatan, Sarangani, the Sapu Masla River had deteriorated due to poor waste management and slash-and-burn farming practices. Uncontrolled soil erosion from deforested uplands carried silt downstream, turning waters murky, increasing flood risks, and threatening local livelihoods.

Meralco, PNP renew pact to fight power theft and facility pilferage

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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have reaffirmed their partnership to stop the theft and pilferage of power facilities and materials across Meralco’s service area.

GSIS recognizes public servants at 21st National Art Competition

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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS announced the winners of its 21st National Art Competition during an awarding ceremony held on June 15 at the GSIS Theater.

FAST opens Davao mega hub to boost Mindanao reach

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FAST Logistics Group is strengthening its presence in Mindanao with the opening of a new logistics mega hub in Davao City, expanding its nationwide distribution network and enhancing supply chain capabilities in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions.

DTI urges firms to tap Russia opportunities 

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Philippine businesses, farmers, and investors should look beyond traditional markets and seize emerging opportunities in Russia, particularly in agriculture, energy, innovation, and tourism, according to Trade Undersecretary Allan Gepty.
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Foreign currency reserves hold firm at $104.8 billion in August

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The country’s foreign currency reserves stood strong at $104.8 billion as of the end of August 2026, driven by higher global gold prices and earnings from foreign investments, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Although government withdrawals to pay off foreign debt offset some gains, the overall buffer remains well above global safety standards.

Fuel prices set to rise sharply; over P5 per liter for diesel and kerosene, P4+ for gasoline

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The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed major across-the-board fuel price hikes taking effect this week, reversing last week’s slight rollback.

Pork prices fall on ASF fears; vaccines, support seen stabilizing industry

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Pork farmgate prices have dropped sharply as domestic hog raisers rush sales ahead of the rainy season to avoid African swine fever (ASF) losses, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Monday. Higher output from last year’s price surge, not imports, drives the shift—production rose 5.6npercent in Q2 while farmgate prices fell nearly 19 percent year-on-year.

Palace says revenues can cover debt as ProGRESS advances

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The Philippine government has enough revenues to service its debt even without the proposed ProGRESS tax package, Malacañang said Monday, as the Marcos administration pushes reforms to strengthen fiscal capacity and provide targeted tax relief.
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