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Enex Energy still keen on LNG power plant project

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Ayala-led oil and gas exploration firm Enex Energy Corp. remains keen on building a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power plant in Batangas but has...

DA declares Bulacan avian influenza-free

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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has declared the entire province of Bulacan free of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, particularly the H5N1 strain, after a series of infections was reported from 2022 through May last year.

Luzon and the Visayas power grids placed under alert status as heat index rises

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Both the Luzon and Visayas grids were placed under alert status on Tuesday after 39 power plant units were on forced outage or alternatively de-rated with a total capacity of 2,793.8 megawatts (MW). 

Batch of 600,000 license cards delivered to address LTO backlog

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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday received another 600,000 driver's license cards that will help address a growing backlog, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said. 

DA chief backs RTL extension with modifications

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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. supports the proposed extension of the Rice Tariffication Law subject to modifications that will ensure optimum impact on modernizing agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and improving rice farmers’ competitiveness and income.
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Japan talks unlock Philippine farm export gains 

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Philippines is moving to expand agricultural exports to Japan while simultaneously importing advanced logistics and post-harvest technologies that officials say could reshape domestic supply chains, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said following meetings in Tokyo.

First Gen: New hydro projects to deliver P16B annual income by 2031

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First Gen Corp. expects its upcoming hydro power projects to generate roughly P16 billion in net income annually once fully operational by 2031.

Tourism’s GDP share eases as spending slips

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The Philippines’ tourism sector posted a more nuanced performance in 2025: employment continued to rise, but its overall economic footprint softened, pointing to a recovery that is steady in participation but uneven in value generation.

DA reforms El Niño Task Force amid threat of prolonged dry spell

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reactivated its El Niño task force to prepare for a likely moderate-to-strong dry spell hitting in the fourth quarter of 2026 and lasting into early 2027. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized urgent, coordinated steps to shield crops, farmer incomes, food supply, and prices from harm.

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