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Pork imports likely to expand next year – USDA
The entry of imported pork to the Philippines may increase by seven percent in 2027, with further growth likely tempered by higher domestic stocks, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Read more →The eclectic revival of MCS
The Rufino-owned Makati Central Square along Chino Roces Avenue in Legazpi Village, Makati City, is undergoing a subtle change that is not visible to many passersby.
Read more →A farmer’s journey toward digitalization
Edgar Villanueva, a 55-year-old farmer from Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, strongly believed in traditional farming methods – practices honed through years of working the soil providing food for Filipinos.
Read more →DALI may soon sell local agricultural produce
The Department of Agriculture and DALI Everyday Grocery are exploring a partnership that could give Filipino farmers a direct and expanding market for their produce while opening greater opportunities for contract growing.
Read more →Electronics demand to drive exports to $100 billion
Philippine exports of goods may reach the $100-billion mark this year, supported by demand for electronic products, according to the country’s umbrella group of exporters.
Read more →Globe’s cybersecurity chief steps down
Telco-to-tech giant Globe Telecom Inc. lost its main cybersecurity leader, as he is stepping away not just from the company, but from the corporate sector.
Read more →Government aims to finalize EVIS rules this month
After missing its September target, the government is aiming to finalize the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy implementing rules and regulations by the end of the month, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
Read more →Manila Water bolsters resilience to El Niño
Manila Water has completed the installation of submarine transmission lines for the East Bay Phase 2 project, enhancing its capability to convey additional water across the East Bay area, improving system reliability and operational flexibility to help ensure continuous water service amid the challenges posed by the strong El Niño.
Read more →P6.43 trillion green lane investments approved
The Board of Investments has granted green lane status to P6.43 trillion worth of investments for faster permit processing.
Read more →Philippines palm oil industry ready for takeoff
As the Philippines moves to expand its palm oil industry, Malaysia, the world’s second-largest producer, has expressed its willingness to support the country’s efforts.
Read more →Philippines to adopt global bond pricing system in 2027
The Philippines will adopt an international pricing system for peso-denominated government and corporate bonds starting early next year, as authorities seek to attract more foreign investors and eventually lower borrowing costs.
Read more →Pinoy startup joins Anthropic’s partner network
A Philippine digital startup has been selected as a network partner of Anthropic, the developer of artificial intelligence assistant Claude, to become the first in the country to do so.
Read more →SSI partners with on to spur brand’s Philippines growth
Listed specialty retailer SSI Group Inc. is set to accelerate the next phase of growth of globally recognized premium sportswear brand On in the Philippines.
Read more →The letters should speak for themselves
According to the Department of Energy, Solar Philippines Power Projects Holdings Inc., founded by Rep. Leandro Leviste, was slapped with P24 billion in penalties for failing to deliver the power it had committed to supply under more than 30 service contracts with the government.
Read more →UK-based Revolut eyes Philippines digital bank license
British financial technology giant Revolut is looking to establish a wholly owned Philippine entity and secure licenses to offer digital banking and payment services, potentially adding another major foreign player to the country’s growing digital finance market.
Read more →You pay the bill for convenience
Some of you are old enough to remember “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” Robin Leach hosted it, and he ended every episode wishing us “champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” We stared at the mansions, the yachts, the private jets and we whispered to ourselves: someday.
Read more →ASEAN trade expo to showcase regional crafts, enterprises
“Way of the Weave,” the central theme of the ASEAN Trade Expo 2026, will bring the cultures, craftsmanship and enterprises of ASEAN countries and Southeast Asia partners at the Okada Manila from Nov. 10 to 12, as one of the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship flagship events.
Read more →Bargain hunting lifts PSEi from 11-month low
The local stock market bounced back amid bargain-hunting activities following Thursday’s sharp sell-off.
Read more →CIC makes 1st dividend remittance of P170 million
The Credit Information Corp. (CIC) made its first dividend remittance to the national government since its establishment in 2008, amounting to P169.64 million after posting record-high revenue last year, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.
Read more →Confidence in banking system intact – BSP
Confidence in the Philippine banking system remains intact, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said, citing banks’ strong fundamentals and safeguards meant to protect the integrity of the financial system.
Read more →Courage left the meeting room
I once heard someone describe a certain kind of executive this way: “He has very strong opinions.
Read more →Government raises P167.3 billion from retail bond sale
The Philippine government raised P167.25 billion from its latest Retail Treasury Bond (RTB) offering, which is expected to help finance its various projects.
Read more →Government ‘very confident’ of meeting renewable energy targets
The government remains bullish on meeting its renewable energy (RE) targets, banking on more competitive auctions to drive the rollout of clean power projects.
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