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The Mandaue City Government and Asian Energy Systems Corp. have signed a compromise agreement to settle the city’s financial obligation amounting to around ?9 million.

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Perhaps it’s just me, but I somehow feel that the government and the business sector are finally synching with each other to help the economy stay on track and push forward with future development goals despite continuing geopolitical turmoil and uncertainty.

[DatePublished] => 2026-06-29 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 136596 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1808334 [AuthorName] => Marianne Go [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2538461 [Title] => Deterrence [Summary] =>

If the government wants to prevent an increase in cases of crimes committed by people below age 15, it should show quickly that there’s a price to pay for breaking the law.

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The government has maintained collection targets for its two biggest revenue agencies despite a national energy emergency, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.

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The government is racing to bring renewable energy (RE) to the country’s most remote communities, targeting full hybridization by 2030 to reduce their costly reliance on diesel power.

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The government is targeting June 2027 for the country’s first nuclear tender, with the winning bidder expected to secure a ready market for the project and potential access to state funding support.

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Isang panukalang batas na hindi pagpapasuwelduhin ang mga araw ng matataas na opisyal kapag ito ay absent nang walang malinaw na dahilan.

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Only around one in every three Filipinos are satisfied with the performance of the Marcos Jr. administration, according to the results of the first quarter survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).

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The Board of Investments (BOI) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) have forged a partnership to position Mindanao as the country’s next major investment hub.

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Pilipinas, kay hirap mong mahalin.

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                    [Title] => Mandaue Government., firm ink compromise deal
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The Mandaue City Government and Asian Energy Systems Corp. have signed a compromise agreement to settle the city’s financial obligation amounting to around ?9 million.

[DatePublished] => 2026-07-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807801 [AuthorName] => Kristin De Dios [SectionName] => Cebu News [SectionUrl] => cebu-news [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2538396 [Title] => Shattering the luxury retail glass barrier [Summary] =>

Perhaps it’s just me, but I somehow feel that the government and the business sector are finally synching with each other to help the economy stay on track and push forward with future development goals despite continuing geopolitical turmoil and uncertainty.

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If the government wants to prevent an increase in cases of crimes committed by people below age 15, it should show quickly that there’s a price to pay for breaking the law.

[DatePublished] => 2026-06-29 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133252 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807094 [AuthorName] => Ana Marie Pamintuan [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2537278 [Title] => ‘BIR, BOC revenue targets retained’ [Summary] =>

The government has maintained collection targets for its two biggest revenue agencies despite a national energy emergency, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.

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The government is racing to bring renewable energy (RE) to the country’s most remote communities, targeting full hybridization by 2030 to reduce their costly reliance on diesel power.

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The government is targeting June 2027 for the country’s first nuclear tender, with the winning bidder expected to secure a ready market for the project and potential access to state funding support.

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Isang panukalang batas na hindi pagpapasuwelduhin ang mga araw ng matataas na opisyal kapag ito ay absent nang walang malinaw na dahilan.

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Only around one in every three Filipinos are satisfied with the performance of the Marcos Jr. administration, according to the results of the first quarter survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).

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The Board of Investments (BOI) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) have forged a partnership to position Mindanao as the country’s next major investment hub.

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Pilipinas, kay hirap mong mahalin.

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