President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is using his official visit to Vancouver to deepen economic ties with Canada, pitching the Philippines as a prime destination for investments while pushing forward negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) on Wednesday assured the public that authorities are fully monitoring Angat Dam’s water situation, even as its level fell below the 160-meter critical mark. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, data from the National Power Corporation (NPC) recorded the dam’s elevation at 159.9 meters.

Diversified conglomerate Lucio Tan Group (LTG) has partnered with leading renewable energy producer First Gen, marking its strategic move to diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.