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BOC marks International Customs Day, cites key trade reforms

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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently marked International Customs Day 2025, emphasizing its commitment to efficiency, security, and economic growth. The event, aligned with the World Customs Organization (WCO) theme, recognized industry leaders and stakeholders advancing trade facilitation and customs modernization.

PLDT entities help boost MSME growth with Smart Cart initiative

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PLDT Enterprise, in collaboration with the PLDT-Smart Foundation and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has launched the Smart Carts initiative, designed to empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with digital tools and resources.

Kaspersky upgrades service with AI for streamlined cybersecurity research

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Kaspersky has rolled out an upgrade to its Threat Lookup service, enhancing it with AI-powered summaries and abstract generation for faster open-source intelligence (OSINT) searches.

Meralco, NICA strengthen cybersecurity partnership

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Manila Electric Co., the Philippines' largest power distributor that is more popularly known as Meralco, and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), the country's primary intelligence gathering and analysis arm, have strengthened their collaboration to enhance cybersecurity measures. 

Vietnam rice exports start strong; 2025 outlook dim

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Vietnam’s rice exports had a strong start in 2025, with shipments in the first half of January increasing by 38 percent to 270,000 metric tons.
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Peso near lows as markets turn defensive

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The Philippine peso is again nearing record lows as persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and strong US dollar demand continue to pressure local markets. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said the peso could retest historic weakness after falling 1.8% this week and approaching the April 30 intraday low of P61.75 against the dollar.

DA warns rice price cap violators of jail, fines

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has warned rice retailers, traders, and importers that violating the government’s newly imposed price ceiling on imported rice could lead to jail time, hefty fines, and even business closures under the Price Act.

DENR set public scoping for P13.5-B Magat pumped-storage hydro project in Isabela and Ifugao

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), has scheduled a public scoping activity for the proposed 97-megawatt (MW) Magat pumped-storage hydro (PSH) project worth P13.5 billion in the provinces of Isabela and Ifugao.

Fuel prices seen rising this week as global oil costs climb

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Motorists need to prepare for another round of fuel price increases this week, with both gasoline and diesel expected to become more expensive due to rising global oil prices and renewed tensions in the Middle East.
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