MWSS to allow staggered water rate hikes starting 2023
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PHILSTAR THE METROPOLITAN Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) said rate increases to be charged by Metro Manila’s two water concession…
PHL to initiate climate projects with own funds, hopes external financing will follow
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NDRRMC.GOV.PH THE Philippines will get the ball rolling on climate change mitigation projects with its own resources, and is hoping that international…
House passes bill extending validity of 2021 budget
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PHILSTAR HOUSE LEGISLATORS approved a bill Monday extending the validity of the 2021 national budget in order to avoid disrupting projects intended…
Legislators, NGOs call for greater protection of reefs vs climate change
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PHILSTAR LEGISLATORS and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) called for stronger laws protecting coral reefs and marine life in response to the worsening impact…
Red tide warnings lifted in parts of Eastern Visayas
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PHILSTAR THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said it has lifted the red tide warnings on various locations in the…
End the year right: Year-end compliance reminders
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We’re nearly two years into the pandemic and another year is coming to an end. While businesses are expecting significant improvements in…
'Low risk' PHL takes precautions against Omicron
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES remains at low risk from the coronavirus, health authorities said…
Robredo inks deal with union leaders on labor agenda
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OVP PHOTO RELEASE VICE PRESIDENT Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo signed a covenant with labor groups on Monday to ensure the passage…
15 presidential candidates, 12 for VP in May 2022 polls, Comelec estimates
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THERE could be 15 presidential candidates and 12 for vice president in the May 2022 elections, with the final list scheduled to…
Number-coding scheme for private vehicles, light truck ban in Metro Manila back this week
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS IMPLEMENTATION of the number coding scheme, which is intended to reduce the number of vehicles in Metro Manila…