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DA pursues legal action vs misinformation during food price concerns

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Friday he is prepared to take legal action against individuals spreading false or misleading claims about the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Mobile substation powers MEZ upgrade

Mactan Electric Co., Inc. (MECO) has energized a 3–20 MVA, 13.8-kilovolt mobile substation at the Mactan Economic Zone, boosting reliability and marking a key step in the zone’s green infrastructure push.

Taguig, DMCI team up for major flood fix

DMCI Homes has teamed up with the Taguig City Government to roll out a flood control project targeting six low-lying barangays around Acacia Estates, marking a push toward long-term, infrastructure-led solutions to urban flooding.

Universal Leaf rewrites tobacco farming playbook

Universal Leaf Philippines Inc. (ULPI) is overhauling how tobacco is grown and traded, replacing a fragmented, middleman-heavy system with a fully integrated, tech-driven model that puts data—and farmers—at the center.

Hybrid shift looms; factories brace hard amid oil shock

Businesses are reviving pandemic-era playbooks—testing hybrid work and tightening planning—as global uncertainty drives up costs and clouds operations.

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Proposed BNPP privatization risks leaving PH behind regional energy peers — advocates

The Department of Energy has confirmed the national government is open to selling the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, also referred to as the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant, to private investors, after a South Korean feasibility study found promise in reviving the long‑idle facility.

PhilPlans reminds Filipinos: Early memorial planning eases grief‑time financial strain

When an unexpected loss strikes, grieving families are often forced to make quick financial and logistical choices amid emotional distress—with only days to lock in funeral arrangements, coordinate with relatives, and gather funds for related costs. Pre‑planning, pre‑need provider PhilPlans says, is key to reducing this heavy burden for consumers, while also helping service providers deliver smoother, more predictable support during difficult periods.

BDO Unibank logs steady earnings growth amid tough economic backdrop

BDO Unibank, Inc. reported a nine‑month 2026 net income of ₱63.6 billion, slightly higher than the ₱63.1 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, with a 13.1 percent return on equity reflecting the bank’s solid core business performance.

CBS expands home financing through three developer tie-ups

China Bank Savings (CBS) is expanding its home financing business through partnerships with three property developers, targeting growing residential markets in CALABARZON and Central Visayas as it seeks to widen access to homeownership.
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