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    Rice prices seen stable as import controls lapse; DA rolls out farm road tracker

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) said rice prices should remain stable even after the rice import ban ended last month, citing strong local production and adequate supply.

    SEC approves LUECO direct public offering

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the direct public offering (DPO) of La Union Electric Co. Inc. (LUECO), making it the second company to register under the regulator’s streamlined rules for power generation and electricity service providers.

    Eala claims spot in quarterfinals of Auckland tournament

    Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala barely allowed the clock to catch its breath at the ASB Classic on Thursday, needing just 63 minutes to dismantle Croatia’s Petra Marcinko 6-0, 6-2 and stride into the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 event, her first of the 2026 season.

    CAMPI presses gov’t on auto incentives

    The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) has urged the government to immediately release long-delayed incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program and to fast-track the rollout of its successor, the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program.

    mWell calls for partnerships to improve rural healthcare access

    Metro Pacific Health Tech Corp., operator of the mWell health app, is urging local governments, national agencies, and organizations to partner with it to help close healthcare gaps in rural areas.

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    EDSA Busway posts record ridership in 2025

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) says more people used the EDSA Busway in 2025, as travel along EDSA became smoother and more reliable.

    Innovation Leap: Philippines’ IP office shines

    The Philippines has quietly pulled off a big leap on the global innovation stage — and the business world should take notice. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has rocketed to third place in the World Trademark Review’s (WTR) 2026 IP Office Innovation Ranking, jumping from 13th in the previous edition and outperforming many far larger economies.

    MUFG drives PH renewable growth with landmark green deals

    Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has closed its first sustainable trade asset finance transactions in the Philippines, partnering with renewable energy leaders San Miguel Global Power and SN Aboitiz.

    FDA oversees precautionary Nestlé formula recall

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it is actively overseeing and validating the voluntary recall initiated by Nestlé Philippines involving specific batches of NAN OPTIPRO and NANKID OPTIPRO infant formula products, citing a precautionary safety and quality concern.
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