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Japan’s NTT World Engineering Marine Corporation (NTT WE Marine) is expanding its operations in the Philippines to meet the increasing demand for submarine cable installation and maintenance in the region.

The National Food Authority (NFA), a government agency under the Department of Agriculture, made significant strides in 2024, achieving its highest rice buffer stocks in years, improving its operations, and significantly reducing its deficit despite facing challenges stemming from a leadership change and an ongoing Ombudsman investigation.

The online retailing platform Lazada recently turned 13 and Context.ph sat down with Alvin Ching who heads its Philippine selling operations. This interview is conducted against a background of consumption activities across the country averaging P2.48 trillion from 2000 until 2024, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Consumption hit a record high of P4.62 trillion in the fourth quarter last year alone, based on the same data set.

First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) has committed to participating in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) "Forests for Life" program, which aims to plant 10 million trees over the next three years.

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam on Friday, Globe Telecom is offering free roaming services to help Filipinos in these regions stay connected with their families and access vital services.