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Stablecoins spark Philippines trading boom

Coins.ph has roared into the new year with record-breaking numbers, posting a 327 percent surge in spot trading volume as stablecoins cement their role in the country’s fast-evolving digital finance landscape.

Prosperity rings up at sari-sari stores

Across the Philippines, neighborhood sari-sari stores are seeing a surge in sales of culturally symbolic goods as shoppers stock up on items believed to usher in good luck.

DA reopens door to Czech pork after ASF clearance

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on pork and swine product imports from the Czech Republic after the European nation resolved its African swine fever (ASF) cases.

Globe taps Confluent to accelerate enterprise AI shift

Globe Business has formed a strategic alliance with Confluent to help Philippine enterprises speed up artificial intelligence (AI) adoption through real-time data streaming.

Roads, recipes and rural riches: farm tourism gets a lift

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to strengthen the connection between farming and tourism in the Philippines. The partnership aims to turn farms into tourist destinations while promoting local food and Filipino cuisine.

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PH leads push to scale up global loss and damage funding as demand far outstrips available aid

The Philippines is calling for a major increase in global financing under the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, after the first round of funding requests showed overwhelming need far outpacing what is currently available.

DOE advances nuclear energy framework; lays out rules, timelines and roles

The Department of Energy is moving forward with the proposed framework that will govern the Philippines’ first-ever nuclear power procurement, following the completion of initial consultations with stakeholders.

ERC issues new policies protecting power consumers 

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has rolled out three new policies to boost transparency, fairness, and savings for Filipino electricity consumers.

Aboitiz Foods, PH Army renew LAMP livelihood partnership

Aboitiz Foods via Pilmico Foods Corp. and the Philippine Army have renewed their joint Livelihood Assistance and Management Program (LAMP) for another five years.
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