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DA, SRA race to secure sugar industry input amid Middle East disruption

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The government is moving to safeguard fuel and fertilizer supplies for the sugar industry as the sector enters the most resource-intensive phase of the harvest season.

Philippines pushes Canada pact before ASEAN

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The Philippines is seeking to fast-track a bilateral free trade agreement with Canada, aiming to clinch a deal even as broader negotiations between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations move forward. Officials say an early deal could position the country as a strategic bridge linking North American supply chains with Southeast Asia’s expanding trade network.

Batangas port project to finish first phase by 2028

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International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) on Friday said construction of the US$800-million South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) in Batangas is underway, with the first phase expected to be completed by 2028.

Philippines moves to cut mining permit processing time

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The Philippine government is preparing an executive order that would cut mining permit processing time by at least half, a move aimed at improving the country’s competitiveness and attracting fresh investment into its mineral sector.

Ayala pushes growth, spending, earnings skyward

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Capital discipline and strategic investments drove Ayala Corp.’s performance last year, with the listed conglomerate spending P92.9 billion on expansions across residential, leasing, hospitality, and estate development. The outlay underscores the group’s confidence in long-term growth even amid market volatility.
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Nearly 1M ‘vulnerable’ Filipinos buy P20 rice in September

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Nearly 1 million Filipinos benefited from the Marcos administration’s Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program in September, the highest monthly turnout since the affordable rice initiative was launched in May last year, as the government seeks to ease food costs for households struggling to make ends meet.

Business mood stays down in September, but firms see brighter quarters ahead

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Business sentiment stayed pessimistic in September 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, although confidence readings for the near‑term and year‑ahead outlook remained positive. The current‑month confidence index improved slightly to ‑8.4 percent from ‑10.9 percent in August, still signaling more firms were downbeat about present conditions.

EastWest posts ₱5‑billion nine‑month net income amid tougher macro backdrop

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East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.

Medical center teams up with Singapore partners to boost geriatric care in Southern Luzon

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The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.
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