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Five-year alcohol sales seen growing 7 percent annually despite tax hikes

Sales of alcoholic beverages in the Philippines are projected to grow by 7 percent annually, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Manila.

DA seeks other agencies’ support to revitalize abaca industry

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. will seek the support of key government agencies, particularly the central bank and the Department of Foreign Affairs, in the Department of Agriculture's renewed effort to revitalize the abaca industry—an essential sector that provides livelihood for over 1.5 million Filipinos.

DA chief pledges onion research and extension center, boost productivity

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will establish the country’s first onion research and extension center dedicated to revitalize the “sibuyas” industry and fittingly locate it in Bongabon, the Philippines’ leading onion producer.

BDO Capital marks 25th anniversary, paves way for business growth and economic progress

BDO Capital & Investment Corp. (BDO Capital) celebrates 25 years of driving business success and contributing to the Philippine economy. From its humble beginnings to becoming a leading investment bank, BDO Capital has consistently supported the expansion of enterprises, creating jobs and enabling the country’s economic growth.

Tech firm earns recognition in four new categories on G2

Appdome, a leader in mobile business protection, has been named a market leader and high performer in four new categories by G2 for Spring 2025.

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RLC breaks ground on FedEx logistics hub in Clark, expands industrial portfolio

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), through joint venture RL Clark Logistix Inc. (RCLX) with Asian Infrastructure Holdings Corp. (AIHC), has started construction of a dedicated logistics facility for FedEx at Clark International Airport in Pampanga. RLC holds an 85 percent stake in RCLX, while AIHC owns the remaining 15 percent. The project is coordinated with key government and airport bodies: BCDA, Clark Development Corp., and airport operator LIPAD.

BSP pushes PERA adoption, cites tax benefits and economic gains

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging businesses to offer the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) program to employees, highlighting major tax incentives and wider economic benefits.

Filinvest Land sees strong residential sales momentum

Filinvest Land Inc., the property development arm of the Gotianun Group, reported a 62 percent surge in March sales reservations to P2.7 billion, compared to the same month last year. 

GoTyme Bank expands share ownership to nearly all staff, setting new industry standard

GoTyme Bank, a partnership between the Gokongwei Group and Tyme Bank, announced on Thursday that it will broaden its share ownership program to include all eligible employees in good standing. This move marks a major shift in the local banking industry, where such benefits are traditionally limited only to top executives.
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