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Manila Water has finished three major facility improvement projects as part of its effort to strengthen water supply services amid El Niño and climate challenges. The completed works include upgrades at Balara Treatment Plant, surge protection at Siruna Pumping Station, and rehabilitation of Daang Hari Reservoir. These projects boost safety, system reliability and operational efficiency.

PLDT Enterprise reported total revenues of ₱12.4 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 4 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

A meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan has opened the door to broader economic cooperation, as both countries look to build on five decades of diplomatic relations and explore new areas of partnership.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recognized the successful operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) – MIMAROPA against unauthorized chainsaw trading in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, on June 9, 2026.

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is pushing for reforms that could give households greater freedom to choose their water providers, arguing that stronger competition can improve service quality, transparency and consumer welfare even in an industry traditionally dominated by monopolies.