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GSIS engages teachers, gov’t workers on pension concerns

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), led by President and General Manager Wick Veloso, held a dialogue with the Action and Solidarity for the Empowerment of Teachers (ASSERT) and the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) to discuss concerns affecting members and pensioners.

DA rolls out cold storage in Zambales

The Department of Agriculture (DA) rolled out a comprehensive agricultural support package for farmers and fisherfolk in Zambales, highlighted by a P35-million modular cold storage facility set for completion by early 2026.

Prime Energy backs continued development of indigenous natgas

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the country's energy independence through the continued development of indigenous natural gas resources, particularly from the Malampaya gas field.

Gold futures breach USD4,000 amid global turmoil

Gold futures surged past USD4,000 per ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally as escalating global uncertainty drives investors toward traditional safe-haven assets.

Buses now allowed to stop at NIA Road

Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the issuance of special permits for 268 buses operating from Sapang Palay to Fairview, allowing them to pick up and drop off passengers at NIA Road in Quezon City.

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GCash parent Mynt flat in historic debut

Shares of Mynt Inc., the parent firm behind dominant e-wallet operator GCash, closed unchanged at P6.60 per share during its trading debut Tuesday on the Philippine Stock Exchange, marking a historic milestone as the country's largest initial public offering to date.

Palace delays corn import order amid harvest concerns

Malacañang has deferred signing an executive order on the minimum access volume (MAV) for corn imports, citing concerns that its implementation could undermine local farmers’ earnings during the ongoing harvest season.

Power backup ready for El Niño

The Department of Energy has confirmed it is fully mobilized to safeguard power supply as the Philippines braces for a projected Super El Niño lasting through the first half of 2027, with the driest conditions forecast from November this year to April 2027.

DA moves to support local hog producers amid low farmgate prices

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up measures to assist local pork producers, who continue to face depressed farmgate prices due to rising imports. Speaking at the Tuesday Club Breakfast Forum in Mandaluyong City, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured stakeholders the agency is exploring every legal option to ease market pressure on domestic hog raisers.
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