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DOTr nears completion of land acquisition for major rail projects

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it has secured 90.76 percent of the needed land and properties for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) as of December 2025.

UN sees Philippines racing ahead regionally

The Philippine economy is poised for a faster growth run in the next two years, cementing its place among Southeast Asia’s top performers, according to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report released January 8.

DA to step up monitoring of food prices

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will increase its monitoring of food prices in wet markets this year, especially in major cities, to help keep prices fair and stable, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said.

Robinsons Land channels stock sale proceeds to growth

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property arm of the Gokongwei Group, said that as of end-2025, the remaining balance from the proceeds of its block placement amounted to P562.1 million, to be utilized following disbursements made last year.

CIMB Bank PH, DragonFi launch integrated savings account for stock traders

CIMB Bank Philippines and DragonFi Securities Inc. have launched DragonFi Save, the country’s first fully embedded digital savings account designed specifically for stock traders and built directly into the DragonFi app.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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