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DA chief highlights investment potential of Philippine agriculture to Brunei businessmen

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has underscored the immense potential of Philippine agriculture to investors from Brunei, emphasizing the country's burgeoning domestic market, export prospects, abundant natural resources, and investor-friendly business environment.

NiHao unit Mina Tierra to develop, operate Zambales nickel ore claims

NiHAO Mineral Resources International Inc. said Friday that its wholly-owned  subsidiary, Mina Tierra Gracia Inc., entered a deal for the development and production of nickel ore in mining claims in Zambales.

May inflation seen as high as 4.5%

Inflation, or the rate of change in prices, is forecast as high as 4.5 percent in May and should not prove lower than 3.7 percent during the month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Friday. 

NFA poised to exceed 1H palay procurement target of 3.08 million bags 

The National Food Authority is poised to exceed its first-half procurement target of 3.08 million 50-kilo bags of palay, aided by the recent decision of the NFA Council to increase the buying price of the national staple.

First Gen widens portfolio with 7 new power plants by end-2024

First Gen Corporation is increasing the country’s supply of electricity by bringing to commercial operation seven new power facilities with a total capacity of 83 megawatts (MW) by the end of the year. 

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Subic regatta wraps up national yacht racing series

The BPI Subic Regatta 2026 closed the third season of the BPI Private Wealth Signature Yacht Race Series, drawing sailors from across the country for a final round of racing focused on precision and teamwork.

PBBM orders expansion of subsidized rice program 

The government is expanding its ₱20-per-kilo rice program to...

Regulators study amnesty for excess ride-hailing drivers

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are currently studying a potential amnesty for Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers who were onboarded despite exceeding the vehicle caps set for Transport Network Companies (TNCs).

Toll rebate for farm goods trucks starts April 20

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. will give a temporary full toll rebate to trucks carrying agricultural products starting Monday, April 20, to help keep food prices stable during the ongoing oil crisis.
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