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Suspected “ghost” farm road in Albay under investigation

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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. inspected a questionable farm-to-market road (FMR) project in Barangay Lower Binogsacan, raising concerns that the project may not exist at its approved location.

Truckmakers urge caution on Euro II fuels 

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The Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA) has backed a government move allowing the temporary use of lower-grade fuel, but warned it must be enforced with “utmost caution” to avoid damaging modern vehicles.

Marcos orders P145.56B highway funding release

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P145.56 billion to fund the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Project, aiming to accelerate infrastructure development and spur economic growth in the region.

SEC to tighten sustainability reporting rules for listed firms starting 2026

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it will begin stricter sustainability reporting rules for listed companies as part of its reform efforts.

Higher cigarette taxes, bigger warning labels may push more Filipinos to quit – study

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A new study published in Tobacco Induced Diseases finds that raising cigarette taxes and increasing the size of health warning labels could encourage more Filipinos to stop smoking.
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Chinese car brands narrow customer gap, BYD leads

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Chinese automakers are closing in on American rivals in customer experience, slashing the gap to just five points this year from 29 points in 2025, with BYD posting the biggest improvement among 11 brands assessed in the Philippines.

Banks expect steady credit standards and stronger loan demand in 4Q 

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The various banks are anticipating a stable lending environment with potential growth in borrowing activity toward the end of the year, according to the latest Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

PCC fines PEMHI, MGen P5.8 million over reporting lapses

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The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) fined Pilipinas Enterprise Management Holdings Inc. (PEMHI) and Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) P5.8 million for repeatedly missing reporting deadlines tied to their merger clearance, underscoring the regulator’s tougher stance on compliance with post-merger commitments.

Nature‑based river restoration shields Ata‑Manobo lands in Davao del Norte

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A community‑led nature‑based restoration project is helping protect over 1,000 Ata‑Manobo residents in Sitio Patil, Barangay Gupitan, Kapalong from worsening riverbank erosion and climate‑driven hazards. Ten major flood and landslide events hit the area between 2020 and 2023, as strong currents at the Kapalong‑Maguimon river confluence wore away soil and threatened homes, farms and ancestral lands.
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