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Construction activity picks up in March

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The Philippines saw a modest rise in construction activity in March 2025, as approved building permits reached 14,973, up 3.4 percent from 14,477 in the same month last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. 

BSP Governor Remolona Honored by AICB for Regional Finance Leadership

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has been conferred an Honorary Fellowship by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), highlighting his pivotal role in financial modernization and regional policy integration.

Citing Bias and Partiality: Court Orders ERC Chair to Inhibit from NGCP Rate Case

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The Court of Appeals (CA) has directed Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta to inhibit from participating in the proceedings for the resolution of the rate application of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). 

Trailblazing Pinays’ Everest feat honored in new book ‘Live the Dream 2’

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A historic moment in Philippine mountaineering was celebrated anew as two pioneering Filipina climbers reunited with teammates and supporters to mark the launch of Live the Dream 2, a book chronicling their record-setting ascent and traverse of Mount Everest in 2007.

DA, DOT eye joint push for food-farm tourism growth

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are joining forces to promote food and farm tourism—an effort designed to draw more foreign visitors, boost domestic travel, and advance President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s agenda of revitalizing rural economies and generating countryside jobs.
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BFAR steps up help for local salt farmers as imports dominate market

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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.

Filinvest launches P1-B solar plant in Misamis Oriental, a first-of-its-kind project in PH

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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.

DA expands P20-per-Kg rice program in Kalinga, rolls out ₱285-M farm support

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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.

PNOC checks Batangas facilities ahead of state-procures LPG arrival

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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.
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