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US automakers show divergent Q1 sales

US automakers Ford Motor and General Motors (GM) have reported divergent sales figures for the first quarter of 2024, just a day ahead of the expected implementation of a 25 percent tariff imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump on foreign cars and parts.

DA revises MAV rules to address pork importation discrepancies

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is revising the 30-year-old minimum access volume (MAV) rule for pork to address growing concerns over unfair practices and market imbalances.

Globe joins UN-led DISHA initiative to enhance disaster response

Globe has become the first telecommunications company to join the UN Global Pulse's Data Insights for Social and Humanitarian Action (DISHA) coalition.

SEC in data-sharing pact vs illicit financial flows

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signed a data-sharing agreement with the procurement service unit of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) aimed at enhancing transparency in the government procurement processes.

Women strongly represented in PH business, but progress stalls

The Philippines has kept its position as the third-leading country for women in senior management roles, with 43 percent of top business positions held by women in 2025, according to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report.

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Megawide posts strong Q1 earnings amid crisis

Megawide Construction Corp. posted a consolidated net income of P265 million in the first three months of 2026, an increase of 26 percent from the year-earlier period amid the onset of the Middle East crisis.

Global Ferronickel profits surge amid nickel tightness

Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. posted sharply higher first-quarter earnings as stronger nickel ore prices and increased shipment volumes boosted profitability despite rising operating costs.

Paraguay eyes free trade deal with Philippines

Paraguay is seeking closer economic ties with the Philippines, including a potential free trade agreement (FTA), as the South American nation positions itself as a gateway to a regional market of roughly 300 million people, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.

Thai firm’s coconut plant spurs jobs, exports

A new large-scale coconut processing facility by Thailand-based Thai World Group is set to bolster the Philippines’ role as a major global supplier of value-added coconut products, while generating employment and investment in Northern Mindanao.
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