DA trims 2025 palay production forecast amid flooding; record output still eyed
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has scaled back its rice production target for 2025, citing widespread flooding in key agricultural areas. But even with the adjustment, the DA said the country is still on track to surpass its high palay harvest this year.
DigiPlus launching major international expansion in Brazil
Online gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. announced it will launch operations in Brazil on September 22, marking its first major international expansion and a strategic move into one of Latin America’s fastest-growing online gaming markets.
PH charts new path with creativity-driven tourism at CTC 2025
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) successfully concluded the Creative Tourism Conference (CTC) 2025, held from 3 to 4 September at the historic Metropolitan Theater in Manila, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s tourism strategy. With the theme “Crafting Pathways: Synergizing Tourism and Creativity,” the event gathered tourism leaders, artists, and innovators to forge a new, creativity-led direction for Philippine tourism.
Petron accepts USD387M tender, exchange offer
Petron Corp., the oil refining and distribution arm of San Miguel Corp., has accepted a total of USD387.4 million in principal amount of existing securities tendered...
LBC fully settles USD39M convertible bond obligation
LBC Express Holdings Inc. has completed the full settlement of its outstanding obligations with CP Briks Pte. Ltd., covering the remaining principal amount of USD39 million plus accrued...
