PLDT joins gov’t in breaking barriers to connectivity
PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm, Smart Communications, are ramping up efforts to support the government’s digitalization drive by collaborating with key agencies to dismantle regulatory barriers and fast-track infrastructure rollout, especially in underserved areas.
Meralco taps biogas power in 20-year deal with Quezon co-op
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor, has signed a 20-year power supply agreement (PSA) with First Quezon Biogas Corp. (FQBC) for 1.25 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy sourced from a biogas facility in Candelaria, Quezon.
Stakeholders back phased rice tariff hike amid sector pressures
Agriculture stakeholders have welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) recommendation for a phased increase in rice import tariffs, with groups urging swift legislative action to address the sharp decline in palay prices and protect local farmers.
BSP pushes for wider use of national ID in banking
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging financial institutions to adopt the Philippine National ID system more widely in customer onboarding, framing the initiative as a cornerstone of a more inclusive and secure financial ecosystem.
House to implement sweeping reforms in national budget process
The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, is embarking on a bold and comprehensive reform agenda aimed at transforming the national budget process into one that is transparent, inclusive, and fully aligned with the principles of democratic accountability.
