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    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.

    Pure Energy Group acquires 71.68% of Coal Asia for P220.9M

    Coal Asia Holdings Corp., a publicly listed mining firm, announced that majority shareholders have agreed to sell a controlling 71.68% stake to a consortium composed of Pure Energy Holdings Corp., Pure Water Corp., and Quadwater Corp. in a deal valued at P220.9 million.

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    Philippines, Türkiye eye deeper agri-trade, halal collaboration

    The Philippines is stepping up agricultural ties with Türkiye, targeting stronger trade in poultry, seafood, and tropical products while boosting Halal-certified feed production. A recent meeting between represenatives of the Department of Agriculture and the Turkish Embassy focused on enhancing food security and opening new markets for high-value Philippine exports.

    New partnership seen boosting SME financing across Ph

    Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) and fintech company KreditHero, Inc. have announced a nationwide partnership to expand access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Philippines. The collaboration combines Discovery Capital’s lending experience and network with KreditHero’s digital technology and wide reach, aiming to make it easier and faster for entrepreneurs to secure funding.

    Modern rice seed complex rises in Nueva Ecija

    The governments of the Philippines and South Korea have opened new rice seed processing and cold storage facilities at the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The project marks PhilRice’s 40th anniversary and aims to modernize the country’s rice seed supply chain.

    SMC backs Laguna flood-control drive 

    San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has partnered with the provincial government of Laguna to expand its river cleanup and restoration program aimed at reducing flooding across the province.
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