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DA chief commends BSWM for commitment to advance agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Wednesday commended the Bureau of Soil and Water Management for 73 years of hard work and commitment to advance agriculture, a backbone of the Philippine economy vital to achieve food security and job generation.

Cebu Pacific launches 96-week long cadet pilot program

Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Cebu-based Airworks Aviation on Thursday launched a cadet pilot program providing training, mentorship, and a guaranteed job with the airline when successfully completed.

Robinsons Land, RL Commercial REiT in P33.92 billion property-for-share swap

Robinsons Land Corp. said Thursday its board approved the infusion of 11 shopping malls and two office buildings to its real estate investment trust, RL Commercial REIT Inc., that will nearly double the gross leasable area of listed RCR to 827,808 square meters.

Jobless rate in April eases to 4% from 4.5% year-earlier — PSA

The unemployment rate in the Philippines declined in April to 4 percent from 4.5 percent in the year-ago period, with the economy creating more jobs in industry and services to take up the slack in agriculture because of the adverse impact of El Nino on the farm sector.

ACEN infuses P8.7 billion in Giga Ace to fund solar farm project

ACEN Corp., the listed renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group, said Thursday it bought additional shares in Giga Ace 8 Inc. worth P8.7...

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ERC approves higher refund for Meralco customers, may shorten payout period

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has provisionally approved a higher refund of P19.96 billion for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers, equivalent to P0.1189 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This is larger than Meralco’s original proposal of P19.1 billion.

SRA releases first cash aid to sugar farmers amid rising fuel costs

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), has begun distributing the first batch of cash assistance to sugarcane farmers under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP).

DigiPlus links ArenaPlus to global anti-match-fixing network

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has integrated its sportsbook brand ArenaPlus sportsbook platform into the Sportradar Integrity Exchange (SIE), a global system that helps detect and prevent match-fixing.

Federal Land sees steady demand despite incertainty

Federal Land NRE Global Inc. (FNG) said demand for its projects remains strong despite economic uncertainties, particularly in its 600-hectare River Park development in Cavite.
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