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CEBU CITY—Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. formally launched the administration’s flagship Katuparan ng Pangakong P20 na Bigas (KnP20) program in Cebu on Thursday, aligning with Labor Day celebrations and marking a key milestone in the Marcos administration food subsidy agenda.

Asialink Finance Corp. is expanding into real estate lending, marking a strategic diversification of its portfolio and reinforcing its role as alternative financier for underserved sectors in the economy.

Senatorial candidate and Makati Mayor Abby Binay has renewed her commitment to advocating for the tax exemption of overtime pay and bonuses like the 13th month pay to promote financial security among government and private sector workers and their families.

Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Commandant Seguchi Yoshio and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan recently held their first in-person meeting, marking a significant step in bolstering maritime cooperation between the two nations amid growing regional security challenges. In a statement following the meeting, JCG Commandant Seguchi emphasized the strategic importance of bilateral cooperation in advancing a "free and open Indo-Pacific," a vision both Tokyo and Manila share in response to increasing tensions in regional waters. He described the face-to-face dialogue as a “valuable opportunity” for candid discussions, highlighting the depth of mutual commitment to maritime security and operational collaboration.

Lead fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has earned an upgraded Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating of ‘AA’ from MSCI, signaling its status as industry leader in sustainability and risk management practices.