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DA seeks bigger budget to expand palm oil in Mindanao

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing to expand oil palm production in Mindanao, saying it can cut imports, raise farmer incomes, and secure the country’s cooking oil supply.

Manila Water posts double-digit revenue growth, net income surge in 2025

Manila Water reported strong financial results for 2025, driven by tariff adjustments, steady volume growth, and tight cost control.

Ayala Group opens applications for 2026 summer internship program 

The Ayala Group has opened applications for the 2026 Ayala Group Summer Internship Program (AGSIP), starting February 27.

Inflation to stay within forecasts in February, but pressure builds

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in February 2026 to settle between 2.3 percent and 3.1 percent, staying within the government’s 2 to 4 percent target range.

FFCCCII aims big with ASEAN Summit

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is accelerating efforts to attract Chinese investments as it gears up to host the ASEAN-Chinese Business Leaders Summit in Metro Manila from October 18–20, 2026.

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Fuel cost drops after weeks of steep hikes

Fuel prices will finally go down this week following three consecutive weeks of sharp increases, a top industry official confirmed Sunday.

SEC shuts down illegal investment operations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued cease-and-desist orders against three entities for illegally soliciting investments from the public without proper registration or license.

Mynt’s strong investor lineup backs GCash’s solid long-term fundamentals

Mynt Inc.’s roster of more than 20 local and foreign institutional investors for its P92.32 billion initial public offering underscores the firm’s strong long-term fundamentals. The lineup includes major international names making their first such commitments in the Philippines or Southeast Asia, signaling deep confidence in GCash and the country’s digital economy.

Everybody is a scout

There is a particular moment in every Filipino basketball game when somebody on the sidelines becomes a coach. It does not matter if the game is in the PBA, UAAP, NBA, or a barangay court with one hoop, a cracked backboard, and a dog wandering underneath it. Somebody always knows what the team should be doing. “Pass!” “Box out!” “Take the shot!” “Why is he still playing?” It is not necessarily criticism. It is participation.
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