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Some 290 representatives from 113 electric cooperatives (ECs) participated in a two-day Electricity Forum this week at the National Electrification Administration (NEA) building in Quezon City to shed light on several issues confronting their industry. Taking center stage in the agenda is the proposed policy that would allow private investors to install microgrid systems […]
As a state-run agency that would rather unite its industry partners than see them divided, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) expressed its commitment to help all electric cooperatives (ECs), even those registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). Administrator Edgardo Masongsong underscored this message before hundreds of EC general managers and board of directors […]
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), with assistance from the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Berlin of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), recently attended the Oils + Fats 2017 event held in Munich to promote Philippine Coconut products to the European Union (EU). According to PTIC – Berlin Commercial Counsellor Althea […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will formulate a five-year development roadmap for the country’s poultry and livestock industry in cooperation with poultry and livestock raisers following a dialogue between Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol and poultry raisers. Piñol said the DA also committed to help poultry farmers market their poultry products with a program to ensure […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTICs) in the United States recently concluded the 2017 Philippine Coconut Roadshow in key cities in the United States including Los Angeles, Colorado, San Francisco, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. “We see the increasing healthy, non-GMO, […]
Inspired by the Wow Philippines’ revival program, the Department of Tourism (DOT) opened the gates of Intramuros, attracting more than 23,000 visitors at the Walled City’s iconic landmarks as part of the World Tourism Week celebration. “The impressive turnout of visitors during the Intramuros Open House shows how Senator Dick Gordon’s brainchild effectively worked […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez encouraged franchisers to be innovative and creative in their businesses during the 16th Business and Franchise Expo of the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI). “Through innovation and creativity, we are confident to see more local franchisers expand across the country’s borders”, said Secretary Lopez. […]
High-performing non-profit energy distribution firms like the Isabela I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ISELCO-I) are confident they will sustain their economic vitality despite the increasing challenges facing the rural electrification sector. ISELCO-I executives attributed this sanguine outlook to the support they are getting from the National Electrification Administration (NEA), especially given the pro-consumer policies endorsed […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced the launching of the new “Bring Home A Friend” (BHAF) program is timed with the onset of the traditionally long Christmas season. “We would like to close the year strongly for the tourism industry in terms of visitor arrivals, and carry the momentum into the coming year,” said […]
Local water districts (LWDs) must work overtime to adequately service their customers given the fast pace of development in Central Luzon. Welcoming participants of the “Local Development means Local Involvement: The Role of LGUs in Water and Wastewater Management” roundtable discussion (RTD) at Hotel Stotsenberg in Clarkfield, Pampanga, Pampanga Association of Water Districts (PAMAWD) […]