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DTI targets CARS arrears settlement before EVIS rollout

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is targeting the settlement of outstanding incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program within the year before fully rolling out a new generation of automotive incentives, including the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS).

CREBA urges housing reforms without hurting supply

The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA) is pushing for housing reforms that protect buyers while keeping homebuilding commercially viable, warning that excessive regulation and tax uncertainty could ultimately squeeze housing supply.

CHERRY strengthens IP protection as electronics business expands

CHERRY is tightening the protection of its intellectual property as the homegrown electronics brand expands beyond mobile phones into smart home devices and other consumer technologies sold increasingly through e-commerce.

PLDT-Smart, PAGEONE lead Philippine Quill winners

Good communication does more than make noise. Done well, it moves people, solves problems, builds trust, and increasingly, delivers business results.

Scam Watch urges ASEAN front to hold Big Tech accountable

Scam Watch Pilipinas is urging the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to use the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship to build a united regional framework for holding major technology companies accountable for harmful content, scams, and other online threats.

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NFA boosts rice stocks, advances modernization at 54

The National Food Authority is ramping up rice procurement, distribution, and facility upgrades as it marks 54 years, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. affirming the agency’s vital role in steady, affordable rice supply for Filipinos.

NTC fines 3 Telcos over poor Metro Manila broadband service 

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has launched enforcement proceedings against the country’s three major mobile network operators, imposing daily fines of P100,000 each over persistently poor mobile broadband performance in parts of Metro Manila.

UK Trade Minister visits Jollibee in BGC

UK Trade Minister Anas Sarwar visited Jollibee’s BGC Triangle Drive store in Taguig City this week, as part of his official trip to the Philippines.

East Asian languages catch fire in Indonesia

Indonesia ranks among Duolingo’s five fastest-growing global markets by daily active user growth, reflecting huge national demand for language learning. CEO Luis von Ahn confirmed this during talks with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York office, saying “We’re very interested in the Indonesian market” and highlighting plans to expand English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other language courses for local users.
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