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KKR delays sale of stake in Metro Pacific hospitals

Global investment firm KKR & Co. Inc. has postponed plans to sell its stake in Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the Philippines’ largest hospital group, due to uncertainties caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Fuel price hike hits Benguet farmers; DA rolls out aid

Rising fuel costs are putting pressure on vegetable farmers in Benguet and nearby provinces, increasing transport expenses and threatening incomes and supply, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

DA expands P20 rice program in Samar, Leyte

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its ₱20-per-kilo rice program, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, in Leyte and Samar to help more low-income families access affordable food.

Lipa hospital performs rare cochlear implant on 5-year-old

The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center successfully performed a delicate cochlear implant surgery on a five-year-old child with profound hearing loss in March, marking only the third such procedure in Batangas and the wider Southern Luzon region.

First Gen affirms strong governance, compliance amid court reference

First Gen Corporation on Sunday that a press release dated March 31, 2026, mentioned the company in relation to a case currently pending before the Mandaluyong City Regional Trial Court.

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Marcos hikes corn import quota amid projected supply shortfall

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has more than doubled the Philippines’ minimum access volume (MAV) for corn to 500,000 metric tons (MT) in 2026, allowing additional imports in a bid to ease feed costs and limit potential increases in pork and poultry prices.

AC Health, US partner plan Pasig hospital project 

Ayala Corporation’s healthcare arm AC Health and US-based healthcare operator Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) are planning a flagship hospital campus in Pasig City, a proposed investment that could help keep more Filipinos’ healthcare spending in the country by expanding access to advanced medical treatments locally.

Condo payment shock fuels cancellations as Metro Manila inventory stays high

Metro Manila’s condominium market continues to grapple with persistent oversupply as buyers withdraw from purchases when monthly payments jump sharply upon transitioning from developer financing to bank loans.

Isuzu launches D-MAX LS 4×2 AT at P1.549M

Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) has expanded its pickup truck lineup with the launch of the D-MAX LS 4x2 AT, offering the new variant at an introductory price of P1.549 million until December 31, 2026.
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