The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed two grant agreements totaling USD16 million (₱886 million), marking a significant policy step in advancing sustainable livelihood in the country's agricultural sector.
Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC), one of the world’s fastest-growing restaurant companies, announced on Monday the divestment of its 30 percent stake in C-Joy Poultry Inc. for ₱33.88 million as part of the strategy to streamline its operations and improve capital efficiency.
Average rates on treasury bills declined at Monday’s auction as demand picked up, following signals from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) that interest rates may be cut further amid slowing inflation.
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) has expressed optimism over the upcoming leadership transition at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), anticipating policy continuity and regulatory improvements under incoming Secretary Raphael Lotilla.
Lenovo™ has launched ThinkShield Solutions, a new suite of enterprise-grade cybersecurity offerings designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), schools, and other organizations with limited IT resources. The release marks a significant expansion of Lenovo’s ThinkShield portfolio, targeting sectors increasingly victimized by cyberattacks.
Government fisheries authorities are pushing for more support and safeguards for Filipino salt makers, as most of the salt used in the country comes from abroad.
The Filinvest Group has launched its first large-scale solar power facility — a 20.774-megawatt installation in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental — with over P1 billion in investment. Developed by subsidiary FDC Green Energy Corp., the ground-mounted plant sits inside the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate, a key economic zone with ideal terrain and access to power infrastructure.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its P20 per kilogram rice program in Kalinga province, while releasing about ₱285 million in additional agricultural aid for local farmers this year. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the launch activities in Tabuk City, which included facility inspections, farmer dialogues, and distribution of support covering rice, corn, livestock, high-value crops, and local development projects.
The Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) inspected LPG storage and port facilities in Calaca, Batangas over the weekend to confirm they are ready to receive, store, and safely handle 21,000 metric tons of government-procured LPG. This supply, sourced from the United States and transiting through Singapore, is due to arrive by the end of May.