The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has cleared five power generation projects—totaling 629.384 megawatts (MW)—to build and operate dedicated point-to-point transmission lines for direct connection to the national grid.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is putting the final touches on a draft bill restoring the critical functions of the National Food Authority (NFA)—a move seen as central to stabilizing rice supply and prices in the country.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed confidence in a better second-quarter performance for agriculture, as improved weather conditions and stronger, more timely interventions ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are expected to drive a significant rise in rice and corn output.