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SRA distributes P27M farm equipment to boost sugar industry

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has distributed ₱27 million worth of farm machinery to several sugarcane groups to improve productivity and support the local sugar industry.

Kayana, Trusting Social launch AI credit score to expand lending access

Kayana, a venture under the MVP Group, has partnered with Trusting Social Philippines to introduce an AI-powered alternative credit scoring system aimed at helping more Filipinos access loans.

BSP adjusts office hours to cut energy use

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has adjusted the onsite working hours of some offices to help reduce energy use.

Cojuangco pushes nuclear energy bill amid rising fuel costs

A senior lawmaker is urging immediate action to adopt nuclear energy, warning that the Philippines can no longer afford to rely on volatile global fuel markets.

PLDT Home ramps up support for remote work with free installation, faster speeds

PLDT Home has intensified its push to support Filipino workers amid soaring fuel costs and inflation, rolling out free installation, faster internet speeds, and flexible plans to make working from home more accessible.

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ADB warns Philippine farms, infrastructure face rising coastal flood risks

The Philippines faces mounting risks to agricultural production, infrastructure and economic activity as coastal flooding intensifies, underscoring the need to integrate climate resilience into development planning and investment decisions, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia–Pacific Climate Report 2026.

Vivant Foundation upgrades La Union schools, expands library

Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), together with Vivant Energy Corporation and its subsidiary 1590 Energy Corporation, has upgraded electrical systems in three public elementary schools and provided library packages to 14 schools in Bauang South District, La Union, as part of efforts to improve learning environments and support literacy.

JPMorganChase earns two awards for workplace inclusion

JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity in the Philippines.

Philippines to advance low-carbon cement across ASEAN

The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.
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