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Housing compliance deadline extended until November

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has granted private developers more time to meet their socialized housing obligations, extending the compliance deadline to Nov. 30, 2026, as global economic pressures ripple into the Philippine property sector.

PH, Asian Institute of Technology launch 5-year partnership on agricultural innovation

The Philippine government and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have launched a five-year partnership aimed at boosting agricultural innovation, training experts, and strengthening food security in the Philippines.

DA, SRA race to secure sugar industry input amid Middle East disruption

The government is moving to safeguard fuel and fertilizer supplies for the sugar industry as the sector enters the most resource-intensive phase of the harvest season.

Philippines pushes Canada pact before ASEAN

The Philippines is seeking to fast-track a bilateral free trade agreement with Canada, aiming to clinch a deal even as broader negotiations between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations move forward. Officials say an early deal could position the country as a strategic bridge linking North American supply chains with Southeast Asia’s expanding trade network.

Batangas port project to finish first phase by 2028

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) on Friday said construction of the US$800-million South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) in Batangas is underway, with the first phase expected to be completed by 2028.

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Fashion show marks Japan–Philippines friendship year

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya and his wife, Akiko, attended the fashion show “Thread of Dreams,” co-hosted by BENCH/ and the Japan Foundation, Manila.

BPI EV  loans hit P12B on demand surge

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is accelerating its push into electric vehicle (EV) financing, with its loan portfolio climbing 18% to about P12 billion as of end–first quarter, buoyed by stronger demand and improving affordability.

ICFC, JFINEX mold future finance leaders

Developing the next generation of finance professionals now demands more than strong technical skills. It requires real-world exposure, ethical grounding, and the ability to navigate complex, high-pressure environments. 

Sovereign keeps ‘BBB’ rating but outlook cut to negative — BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported Monday that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the country’s “BBB” investment-grade rating but sharply revised its outlook from stable to negative, signaling rising economic risks.
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