Meralco revises 2025 sales forecast to 1-2% growth
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has revised its full-year 2025 energy sales forecast to one to two percent growth due to cooler weather and market challenges.
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El Niño
El Niño is a climate phenomenon that caused severe droughts and dry spells affecting over 60 provinces in the Philippines, impacting agriculture and fisheries significantly. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. responded by distributing PHP906 million in financial assistance to more than 90,000 farmers and fisherfolk through the Presidential Assistance for Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFFF) program. The Department of Agriculture also plans to regulate imports of artificial sweeteners due to the rise in their use as a cheaper alternative to local sugar production affected by El Niño.
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Last updated at August 1, 2025.
Recent stories about El Niño
Philippine seas hit record-high temps after El Niño
Marine scientists from the University of the Philippines reported record-high sea surface temperatures (SST) in Philippine waters lasting three months even after El Niño ended in May 2024.
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GMA’s '24 Oras' wins Silver for POGO reporting, 'Unang Balita: Pinsala ng El Niño' finalist
GMA Integrated News' program '24 Oras' has received a Silver Award at the 2025 US International Awards for its reporting on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).
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DA assures stable rice supply, prices despite lean months
The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured Filipinos of a stable rice supply and retail prices despite approaching lean months.
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SRA: Philippine sugar production exceeds forecast at 1.837 MMT
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced on Monday that sugar production for crop year 2024-2025 is now expected to reach 1.837 million metric tons, surpassing the initial forecast of 1.782 MMT.
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Western Visayas economy grows 4.3%, down from 7.2% excluding Negros Occidental
The economy of Western Visayas grew by 4.3 percent in 2024, down from a previous year's growth rate of 7.2 percent when including Negros Occidental.
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Vivant Water signs 25-year supply deal with MCWD to address Cebu's water shortage
Vivant Corp.'s water unit has signed a 25-year supply deal with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District to address Metro Cebu's water shortage.
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La Niña ends, PAGASA forecasts neutral climate with normal rainfall
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Friday that La Niña conditions have ended, signaling a return to neutral climate conditions.
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DA plans P10B for solar irrigation, soil rejuvenation to boost sugar production
The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to invest nearly P10 billion to construct solar-powered irrigation systems and rejuvenate soils, aiming to boost sugar production by 180,000 metric tons.
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PAGASA forecasts warmer but not extreme summer
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted warmer temperatures for the coming months but not as extreme as last year.
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