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APECO eyes Eastern seaboard logistics gateway role

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is positioning its Pacific-facing ecozone as a future logistics and maritime gateway, betting that its location in northeastern Luzon could unlock new trade flows along the Philippines’ underutilized eastern seaboard.

DA tightens food watch as price pressures build

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has stepped up monitoring of food prices and supply as early signs of rising inflation appear, particularly among the country’s poorest households.

Nestlé leads push toward plastic circularity

Nestlé Philippines has been recognized for its leadership in advancing the country’s plastic waste management agenda, earning two honors at the 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recognition Program for its role in strengthening recycling systems and industry collaboration.

Unilever pushes supply chain southward 

Unilever Philippines is expanding its regional supply chain with the launch of a new collaborative manufacturing facility in Mandaue City, Cebu—its first production site outside Luzon—as the consumer goods giant moves to localize operations and accelerate delivery to fast-growing southern markets.

Etiqa Philippines pays P4B in claims, signals strength 

Insurance provider Etiqa Philippines paid out nearly P4 billion in claims in 2025, underscoring both its capacity to meet policyholder obligations and the resilience of its balance sheet amid rising demand for protection products.

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PHILEXPORT seeks e-invoicing delay to protect exporters

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) is urging the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to defer mandatory electronic invoicing for one year, warning that a year-end rollout could strain exporters and disrupt supply chains.

XPENG enters Philippine market with six EV variants

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG has officially entered the Philippine market, launching six variants across two models as it expands its footprint in Southeast Asia.

St. Luke’s adds laser system for faster vision correction

St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City has introduced the VisuMax 800 femtosecond laser system, expanding its range of advanced vision correction procedures and enabling laser treatment in seconds per eye.

Lopez lifts PUV fare adjustment freeze; new rates start September 28

Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has officially ended the moratorium on public utility vehicle fare adjustments, acting on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s recommendation to restore rate changes put on hold last March. The new fares take effect this coming Monday, September 28, responding to sustained high fuel costs that have strained the sector.
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