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    JG Summit completes repurchase of $750M, 10-year bonds due 2023

    JG Summit Holdings Inc., the listed company that holds the diversified investments of the Gokongwei family, said Wednesday it has redeemed and cancelled all...

    Heart ailments leading cause of death among Filipinos

    Ischemic heart diseases—the weakening of the heart caused by reduced blood flow—remain the leading cause of death in the Philippines, accounting for nearly one in every five deaths between January and September last year, latest data from the Philippine Statistics Office show.

    Top bancassurance firm BPI AIA has a new CEO

    The bancassurance firm BPI AIA has named Karen Custodia as its chief operating officer.

    GCG addressing government corporations compensation issues

    The Governance Commission for GOCCs or GCG said on Wednesday it is working to resolve issues raised under the Compensation and Position Classification System for those working in government-owned and controlled corporations, particularly concerns underscored by Clark Development Corp.

    DA clears Poland, Hungary chicken and turkey imports

    The administrative circular (AC) allowing Poland to export live commercial chicken and turkey,  including hatched eggs and day-old chicks, should help promote fair practices in domestic and international trade of the commodities, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday.

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    DA plans disposal of E. Coli-tainted onions seized in Mindanao port 

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said smuggled onions intercepted at the Mindanao International Container Terminal in early June will be destroyed as recommended by the Bureau of Plant Industry after samples tested positive for Escherichia coli bacteria.

    PCAFI urges Congress to reform agri import tariffs, MAV system

    The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) is calling on Congress to prioritize amendments to key provisions on agricultural imports, specifically advocating for reforms in tariff utilization and the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) system—moves seen to significantly impact domestic agricultural productivity and competitiveness.

    DA rolls out Gulayan sa Bayan for food security

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has formally released policy guidelines for the proposed Gulayan sa Bayan (GSB) program, which aims to improve food security and address malnutrition through the establishment of community-based vegetable nurseries nationwide.

    Fuel prices set for second week of rollbacks

    Fuel prices are expected to drop again on Tuesday, July 9, providing relief for both businesses and households. According to Jetti Petroleum Inc., gasoline prices may fall by P0.70 to P0.90 per liter while diesel could see a reduction of P0.10 to P0.30 per liter.
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