The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy and Manual to create a more efficient and accessible framework for resolving disputes in the energy sector. This development, formalized through Resolution No. 5, Series of 2025, will enable consumers and regulated entities to resolve conflicts through non-judicial methods such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, ensuring a faster, cost-effective, and impartial resolution process.
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are at the forefront of efforts to raise farm incomes and generate jobs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday.
The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered a sweeping review of developers’ compliance with the government’s balanced housing mandate, flagging possible underpayments tied to how the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) computed obligations.
The Philippines’ push toward a higher credit rating has been put on hold as global risks cloud the near-term outlook, even as underlying economic fundamentals remain intact.