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DA-BSWM unveils Mobile Soil Lab to aid farmers

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM) launched its first mobile soil laboratory (MSL) on Friday at Malacañang Palace. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. led the event, underscoring his administration’s focus on agriculture.

Philex decides to extend Padcal Mine life to 2028

Philex Mining Corp., one of the oldest and largest gold and copper producers in the Southeast Asia, said it will again extend the life of its Padcal Mine through 2028.

Philippine employment data reveal mixed trends; Oct rate at 3.9%

The unemployment rate eased to 3.9 percent in October 2024 from 4.2 percent in the same month last year, with the number of jobless Filipinos declining to 1.97 million from 2.09 million.

GEA3 on track for January auction as ERC prepares price guidelines

Department of Energy expects the third round of the Green Energy Auction to proceed by January as the Energy Regulatory Commission readies price determination method

Trump’s SEC nominee boosts Bitcoin above USD100,000

US President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins, a pro-cryptocurrency advocate, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission fueled a dramatic surge in Bitcoin prices, pushing the cryptocurrency past the USD100,000 threshold in early trading Thursday.

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URC eyes modest growth amid global risks

Universal Robina Corporation is aiming for mid-single-digit revenue growth this year despite concerns over global uncertainties, including tensions in the Middle East.

CLI 1Q profit drops 22%

Cebu Landmasters Inc. reported a 22 percent drop in net income in the first quarter, falling to P1.02 billion from P1.32 billion a year earlier.

F&B investors still eye PH expansion despite political, global risks

Foreign food and beverage (F&B) investors remain interested in expanding operations in the Philippines despite political uncertainties and global supply concerns, according to Food Industry Asia (FIA).

Luzon, Visayas grids stay under red and yellow alerts for second day

The Luzon and Visayas power grids remained under red and yellow alerts on Thursday as electricity demand continued to exceed available supply due to power plant outages and extreme heat-driven consumption.
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