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NPC activates P154-M power projects in Marinduque for better supply

The National Power Corporation (NPC) has energized a new 69-kilovolt transmission line and a 5-megavolt amperes substation linking Mogpog and Buenavista in Marinduque, aiming to improve power reliability across the island province.

FPA files raps vs illegal fertilizer maker in North Cotabato

The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has filed a criminal complaint against DQB Green Agricultural Products Trading owner Quiara Fabian Baterina for unauthorized fertilizer manufacturing in Makilala, North Cotabato.

Discovery Capital taps BDO credit line to expand SME lending

Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) has secured a new credit facility from BDO Unibank, boosting its capacity to finance small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as non-bank lenders play a growing role in narrowing the country's longstanding credit gap.

SM Prime racks up accessibility awards as inclusive design gains prominence

SM Prime Holdings Inc. strengthened its position as one of the country's leading advocates of accessible infrastructure after receiving 14 distinctions at the 31st Apolinario Mabini Awards, reflecting the growing importance of inclusive design in Philippine real estate.

Transport groups call off planned strike after DOTr unveils relief package

Several transport groups announced Thursday they are canceling their planned transport holiday next week, following the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s launch of a financial aid and incentive package meant to ease the impact of high fuel prices on public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators.

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Middle East conflicts force another weekly spike in local fuel prices

Filipino motorists face yet another round of pump price increases this coming Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing volatility of domestic fuel costs driven by compounding international crises. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline prices are projected to rise between P1 and P1.50 per liter, while diesel prices could jump by P1.75 to P2.25 per liter. This upcoming price hike follows the previous week’s substantial surge of P2.49 per liter for gasoline, P3.84 for diesel, and P5.01 for kerosene, highlighting how rapidly fuel rates are creeping higher almost every single week.

Agri damage from habagat, 3 storms hits ₱1.79B

Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has risen to ₱1.79 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its 10 a.m. advisory on August 22.

Batang Gilas runs out of gas, settles for eighth

Batang Gilas Pilipinas started with a spark but finished with the wrong kind of déjà vu.

DA escalates nationwide crackdown on counterfeit farm inputs to protect farmers, safeguard food security

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a stricter, nationwide campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and illegally produced farm inputs, moving to shield farmers from financial and livelihood losses while ensuring fair competition for legitimate industry players.
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