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    Manila Water rolls out October desludging schedule

    Manila Water has released its October desludging schedule, targeting 22 barangays in the East Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote public health and environmental protection.

    Marcos Jr. orders emergency palay procurement to aid farmers

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is poised to issue an executive order for emergency government procurement of palay, aiming to stabilize prices triggered by adverse weather and a bumper harvest—factors that have blunted the impact of the two‑month rice import ban.

    BPI to apply P15 InstaPay fee starting next month

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is adopting InstaPay for all inter-institution cash-in transactions starting October 1, 2025, in line with a directive from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) aimed at improving digital financial services' interoperability and transparency.

    PH, Ukraine boost ties amid global tensions

    The Philippines and Ukraine committed to strengthening their strategic partnership in response to rising global security threats, including Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea.

    MREIT eyes retail expansion, portfolio doubling

    MREIT, Inc., the real estate investment trust (REIT) arm of property giant Megaworld Corp., is gearing up to double its gross leasable area (GLA) to 1 million square meters by 2027—this time by integrating retail and mall assets into its predominantly office-based portfolio.

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    Metro Manila office market finds new footing in Jan-Sep—Colliers

    The Metro Manila office market has found its stride again, with net demand in the first nine months of 2025 already surpassing full-year forecasts—driven by strong leasing activity, fewer space surrenders, and a revived appetite for flexible work arrangements, according to property consultancy Colliers.

    Foreign reserves rise to $109.7 billion in October

    The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) climbed to US$109.7 billion at the end of October 2025, up from US$109.1 billion in September, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

    DA suspends Netherlands poultry imports

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned the import of poultry products, including meat, eggs, and day-old chicks, from the Netherlands due to a recent bird flu outbreak.

    DA optimistic as palay output surges in Q3

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday announced a positive growth outlook for the agriculture and fisheries sector in the third quarter of 2025, with production value rising by 2.8 percent year-on-year, based on official government data. This growth was largely driven by stronger rice and poultry production, which together accounted for about two-thirds of the sector’s output.
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