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DA releases P64-M agri support to boost farming, post-harvest systems in Camarines Norte

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has rolled out P64 million in farm aid and post-harvest investments in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, to address gaps in production, storage, processing, and machinery use across the province.

GSIS chief named Asia’s modern hero for public service, financial leadership

Government Service Insurance System President and General Manager Wick Veloso has been conferred the “Asia’s Modern Hero” award for distinguished public service and financial leadership, receiving the honor at the September 25, 2026 ceremony at Okada Manila organized by the Golden Icons Foundation and Asia’s Golden Icon Awards & Events Inc.

Oil tax relief triggered again as crude surges 

The government has triggered its new fuel-tax relief mechanism for the second time in five months, as elevated global oil prices again push crude above the statutory threshold for temporary tax cuts.

DTI, PVB expand SME, EV financing push nationwide

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is deepening its partnership with Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) to widen financing options for small businesses and electric vehicles (EVs), while pushing digital tools to bring government services closer to entrepreneurs nationwide.

Security Bank partners rally to build classrooms 

The people who safeguard Security Bank every day are now helping build better learning spaces for Filipino kids.

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PCC restores 30-day M&A notification deadline for deals 

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is restoring the mandatory 30-day notification period for mergers and acquisitions, tightening the timetable for regulatory scrutiny of major deals.

EJ Obiena defends Asian Games crown, sets record

Ernest John “EJ" Obiena defended his Asian Games pole vault title Tuesday, but the Filipino champion left Japan with something almost as intriguing as the gold medal: a six-meter question left unanswered.

Colliers flags property slowdown as developers turn selective 

The Philippine property market is slowing, but developers are not exactly heading for the exits. Instead, a weak economy, higher borrowing costs, and geopolitical uncertainty are prompting a more deliberate approach to launches, leasing, and expansion, according to Colliers Philippines.

Philippines pushes ASEAN export controls to curb illicit tobacco trade

The Philippines is pushing for a coordinated ASEAN approach to illicit tobacco trade, proposing that exporting countries require cigarette shipments to comply with the regulatory and tax requirements of their declared destination markets.
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