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Vacancies rise as office, condo markets cool—Colliers

Metro Manila’s property market is turning cautious, with office leasing decisions slowing and condominium developers dialing back new launches as vacancies climb, according to Colliers Philippines.

DA launches P20/kg rice program in Makati

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday rolled out its P20 per kilo rice program in Makati City, serving about 750 beneficiaries during the launch attended by Mayor Nancy Binay and other local officials.

AirAsia Philippines names new president amid expansion push

AirAsia Philippines has appointed Anna Victoria Lu as its new president and general manager, signaling a leadership reset as the airline moves into a new growth phase.

Philippines EV adoption may hit 50% by 2030

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption in the Philippines could accelerate dramatically toward the end of the decade, with penetration potentially reaching as high as 50 percent by 2030, according to industry projections shared at a mobility symposium in Taguig City.

New UAE-PH agreement targets seamless cross-border payment system

The central banks of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial cooperation and support stronger trade between the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines.

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DA backs calamity declaration to mobilize El Niño response 

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has backed a proposal to declare a state of calamity to mobilize government resources against the worsening effects of El Niño, saying authorities must act quickly as forecasts point to a potentially severe climate event.

Prime Midstream sees sustained gas demand as power needs rise

Prime Midstream expects demand for natural gas to remain strong as the Philippines faces growing electricity needs, volatile fuel prices and the challenge of balancing renewable energy growth with reliable power supply.

Japanese diplomat reaffirms bilateral ties at 82nd Leyte Gulf landings commemoration

Japanese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Ono Sho attended the 82nd Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings recently at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park, framing his presence as a gesture of friendship spanning the political, defense, economic, and diplomatic spheres.

San Miguel earns USDA recognition for $370 million in imports

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has received recognition from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for importing nearly USD370 million worth of American agricultural products in 2026, highlighting the Philippines’ importance as a market for US farm exports.
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