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More US chicken back on table as DA eases import curbs

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on poultry imports from the US states of Illinois and Wisconsin, allowing chicken products from these areas to enter the Philippines again. However, imports from Kansas remain suspended due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks.

Imported onion stocks not enough to depress prices

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said current imported onion stocks are not enough to cause a major drop in red onion prices, following complaints from farmers in Nueva Ecija.

NTC proposes strict service standards for new data players

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has proposed new service quality benchmarks for data transmission industry participants under the Konektadong Pinoy Act to ensure new telecommunications entrants meet national connectivity standards.

Globe backs policy overhaul to deliver reliable, affordable internet

Globe Telecom Inc. is pushing for policy reforms to speed up telecom build up and enhance internet reliability across the country. 

Tanduay raises a toast to the Year of the Fire Horse

The Year of the Fire Horse is all about high energy, passion, and determination, and Tanduay raises a toast to brave beginnings and unstoppable momentum with the Tanduay Superior Rum limited-edition label. A multi-awarded rum, it perfectly embodies the very spirit of the Fire Horse.

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DMW posts ₱1.25-B net income in first nine months of 2026, driven by Aseana City property performance

D.M. Wenceslao and Associates, Inc. (DMW) closed the first nine months of 2026 with a net income of ₱1.25 billion, supported by steady earnings from its properties in Aseana City.

Inflation hits 7.8%, fastest since February 2023

Philippine inflation accelerated to 7.8 percent in October from 7.2 percent in September, driven by sharply higher transport costs, rising housing and utility expenses, and persistent rice price increases that continued to squeeze household budgets despite some relief from slower food inflation.

OceanaGold Q3 profit rises 5% to $28.3M

OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. grew its third-quarter net income by 5 percent to USD28.3 million as higher gold prices, improved by-product credits, and lower sustaining capital expenditures boosted margins and generated USD51.4 million in free cash flow at its Didipio gold-copper mine.

Maynilad 9-month profit rises 10% to P12.6B

Maynilad Water Services Inc. increased its net income by 10 percent to P12.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, as higher billed water volume, improved network efficiency, and lower financing costs supported earnings despite elevated operating costs and inflationary pressures.
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