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Manila Water rolls out October desludging drive

Manila Water on Tuesday announced its October schedule for septic tank cleaning in 22 barangays across the East Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote safe sanitation and environmental protection.

Cebu quake exposes structural, systemic fault lines

The recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on September 30, offers more than just a regional wake-up call—it delivers a national warning.

BPI leads in digital SME banking

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has been recognized as the Best Small Business Banking Service at The Asian Banker Philippines Excellence in Retail Finance and Financial Technology Awards 2025.

September inflation accelerates, still below BSP target

Headline inflation in the Philippines quickened to 1.7 percent in September, the fastest pace since March, as rising transport, food, and restaurant costs drove up consumer prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday.

AMD surges in OpenAI chip deal

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) surged Monday, adding around USD64 billion in market value after announcing a landmark artificial intelligence infrastructure partnership with OpenAI, owner of ChatGPT.

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Book on Philippine native trees highlights environmental legacy of Piki Lopez, advocates

Environmental group Green Convergence recently launched the fourth volume of its “Philippine Native Trees” series, highlighting the importance of native trees in preserving biodiversity, culture, and environmental sustainability.

Visayas grid under yellow alert

The Visayas grid was placed under yellow alert from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday due to low power reserves caused by several plant outages.

Fortinet study: APAC firms struggle with AI cyber threats

A new study commissioned by Fortinet found that many organizations across Asia Pacific are struggling to manage growing cybersecurity complexity and AI-driven threats.

Globe trains agencies vs mobile scams

Globe held a technical training session with government agencies to improve the use of IMSI catcher detectors in fighting mobile-based scams.
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