Manila Electric Co., the largest power distributor in the country, said Friday power rates will be lower in the February billing cycle on account of a net decline in the generation charge.
The Philippines has kept its standing as one of the world’s leading sources of skilled seafarers, after the International Maritime Organization confirmed the country fully meets global rules for maritime education, training and certification.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will not ban rice imports for the rest of the year, choosing instead to build up emergency food reserves ahead of expected El Niño weather disruptions.