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DA downplays worst-case oil shock impact on food prices

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured the public that fears of a sharp rise in food prices and a potential global oil shock are unlikely, saying worst-case projections do not reflect government intervention plans.

Transport hubs ready for Holy Week travel surge

Transport authorities are prepared for the expected rush of passengers during the Holy Week break, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said Tuesday.

SMC Infrastructure prepares expressways for Holy Week travel

SMC Infrastructure is implementing a traffic and safety plan on its expressways ahead of the expected Holy Week rush from Metro Manila.

PLDT backs gov’t move to limit Roblox over child safety risks

PLDT Group said Wednesday it backs government efforts to limit access to the online gaming platform Roblox, as part of a national push to protect children online.

loilo City welcomes “bolanteros” to sell in newly revamped public markets

Iloilo City is making room for a little extra hustle and bustle for various retailers each Tuesday, which is designated market day.

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Subic EnerZone upgrading grid as Freeport demand rises

Subic EnerZone Corp., the AboitizPower-led electricity distributor at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, is preparing network upgrades to accommodate rising power demand as the economic hub expands, following a 25-year extension of its partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).

DA urges OFWs to explore agribusiness as extra or long-term income 

The Department of Agriculture encourages overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to look into agribusiness as a practical alternative source of income and sustainable livelihood for when they come back home to the Philippines.

Marcos vows to defend peso as oil-driven inflation pressures economy

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to use the government’s available foreign exchange reserves and policy tools to defend the peso against further depreciation, while acknowledging that surging oil prices and supply-side constraints continue to fuel inflation.

Palawan Group, RFC widen loan access via new partnerships

The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) and Radiowealth Finance Company (RFC) are expanding their partnership to simplify loan disbursements and repayments, combining branch-based services with digital payments to reach more Filipino borrowers.
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