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DA chief declares Buguey town as ‘Crab Capital’ of the Philippines

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has declared the Municipality of Buguey in Cagayan Valley as the country's crab capital, a crucial designation to focus resources that would help the town further develop the production of fresh mud crabs.

China Bank posts record first half net income of P11.4 billion

 China Banking Corp., an affiliated lender of the Sy Group, said Thursday robust growth in core lending and deposit-taking activities drove its first-half net...

Wilcon 1H income drops 17% as sales were flat

Home improvement and construction finishing retailer Wilcon Depot Inc. reported first-half income falling 17 percent to P1.5 billion from last year’s P1.81 billion as sales proved static. Net...

Metrobank delivers record 1H income as loan growth gains momentum

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. 's (Metrobank) net income reached a record P23.6 billion in the first semester of 2024 supported by the bank’s robust...

June inflation reading seen ranging higher from 4 to 4.8 percent

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Wednesday projected greater price pressures prevailing in the July inflation survey due next week, likely averaging a low of 4 percent and high of 4.8 percent. 

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Aboitiz Equity Ventures outlines 2026 investment plan, growth strategy

Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the Aboitiz Group’s main investment arm, said it is continuing its long-term expansion and value-building plans for 2026, supported by a more diversified portfolio and a strong financial position.

Diesel, kerosene prices drop further; fuel supply improves — DOE

The Department of Energy on Monday (DOE) announced mixed fuel price changes this week, with gasoline prices rising slightly while diesel and kerosene will see significant cuts.

DA seeks up to $500M loan to boost PH bamboo industry

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is aiming to secure between US$300 million and US$500 million in loans next year to develop the country’s bamboo industry, according to spokesperson Arnel De Mesa.

Nestlé PH ramps up net-zero energy shift

Nestlé Philippines is accelerating its net-zero ambitions with the launch of a biomass boiler facility at its Cabuyao, Laguna dairy plant, reinforcing a strategy that frames sustainability as a competitive lever rather than a compliance obligation.
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