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USTDA funds technical assistance for SCMB railway

The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has committed to underwrite the technical assistance for the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Friday.

CAB hits AirAsia MOVE with ₱6M fine for price gouging

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has slapped a ₱6 million penalty against AirAsia MOVE for "excessive and unreasonable" airfares, a development that strengthens government enforcement of consumer protection measures in air transport.

Gen Z star Belle Mariano backs BDO Pay

Filipina Gen Z star Belle Mariano has publicly endorsed BDO Pay, positioning the digital wallet as her go-to payment solution amid a hectic travel and work schedule.

DA, BPI unveil tissue culture, biocontrol facilities to boost farm sector

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the formal inauguration of the Bureau of Plant Industry’s Tissue Culture Laboratory and Biological Control Agent (BioCon) facility at the Los Baños National Crop Research, Development, and Production Support Center.

Philippines trade gap narrows in May on strong export growth

The Philippines’ trade deficit narrowed to USD 3.29 billion in May from USD 4.73 billion a year earlier—an improvement also over April’s USD 3.79 billion trade gap—due to strong export growth and softer import values, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Friday.

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SEC sets 10-yeat term limit for broker-directors at PSE

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established a 10-year cumulative service limit for broker directors at the Philippine Stock Exchange and similar exchanges, aiming to boost governance, ensure fair representation, and match global regulatory standards.

PAL to resume Manila-Sapporo fligjts in November, expanding Japan network and trade links

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced it will bring back seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo starting November 23, 2026, for the winter 2026 travel season. The service will run three times weekly until March 26, 2027, marking a key expansion of the carrier’s operations and connectivity between the Philippines and Japan.

BPI consider Blue Bonds to fund water projects

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is weighing the issuance of blue bonds as part of its growing focus on sustainable finance, signaling rising investor interest in water-related initiatives.

DAR turns over P200M bridges in Nueva Ecija, benefits over 3,500 residents

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has completed and handed over two bridge projects worth nearly P200 million in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, enabling safer travel and faster transport of farm goods for local communities.
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