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Lotilla assumes DENR leadership, signals policy continuity and regulatory focus

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Secretary Raphael Lotilla has formally taken over as the new head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), succeeding Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga in a turnover ceremony held Monday.

Gov’t rolls out pork subsidies, expands ₱20 rice

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying measures to bring down the price of rice and pork, with new initiatives targeting both affordability and supply stability.

T-bill rates mixed at auction ahead of BSP policy meeting

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Treasury bill (T-bill) rates were mixed in Monday’s auction, mirroring movements in the secondary market as investors awaited the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP)...

PH sugar output exceeds 2M MT, surpassing projections

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The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced that sugar production for crop year 2023–2024 has breached the 2 million metric ton (MT) mark, surpassing both initial and pre-final projections.

DOTr to build Talaba Station in P3-B LRT-1 extension push

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will spend P3 billion to construct an additional station, theTalaba Stantion, under the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension program, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced Monday.
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PNB declares ₱1.10 special dividend on top of 20% regular dividend payout

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The Philippine National Bank (PNB) announced Friday that its board of directors has approved the declaration of a special cash dividend of ₱1.10 per common share, representing approximately 7% percent of its 2025 net income.

Banks to build releasable capital buffer for crisis lending 

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved a new rule (Circular No. 1235) establishing the Positive Neutral Countercyclical Capital Buffer (PN-CCyB), a mechanism designed to support steady lending even during economic stress.

LRTA launches free parking at LRT-2 Legarda Station to cut costs, ease traffic

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The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has introduced free parking services at LRT-2 Legarda Station starting May 25, Monday. This move comes as oil prices continue to rise, aiming to persuade private vehicle owners to shift to public transport, bringing clear economic benefits to commuters and the wider community.

President Marcos expands pork imports amid supply shortages  

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 116, increasing the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports by 150,000 metric tons to help ease supply shortages and stabilize prices amid the lingering impact of African Swine Fever.
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