India's ban on the export of onions has driven up prices of the vegetable for Asian buyers, who are scrambling for cheaper alternatives, particularly as New Delhi is unlikely to lift the curbs before general elections next year.
First Gen Corp. has awarded Total Energies Gas and Power Asia Private Ltd. (TEGPA) a contract to supply one liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo of approximately 154,500 cubic meters for delivery in early February next year.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued an order suspending the operations of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for 30 days due to alleged violation of its franchise.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has concluded a nationwide series of multi-sectoral consultations on House Bill No. 1, the proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act, and other related measures that seek to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). The consultations aim to gather broad-based insights and recommendations from rice industry stakeholders to ensure that the final version of the proposal is robust and equitable.
Globe Telecom has successfully completed new pilot tests of its satellite-powered mobile service, marking another step toward providing reliable connectivity to all Filipinos, even in remote areas.