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Nasugbu LGU seeks declaration of RCI officers, board members and supporters as persona non grata

The local government unit of Nasugbu in Batangas has intensified its opposition to ownership claims by listed firm Roxas and Co. Inc. over large tracts of land it disputes with 50,000 local residents and agrarian reform beneficiaries.

Toll road operators helping blunt food price inflation with rate rebate program

The government, in consultation with tollway operators, is rolling out a toll rebate program beginning in June this year to help shield agricultural products from the brunt of rising inflation. 

Globe seeks IMSI import ban in combat against fraudsters

Globe Telecom is partnering with law enforcement to stop the importation of devices used for SMS spoofing, a scam where fraudsters trick users into receiving fake messages disguised as legitimate senders.

GCash awaits favorable market conditions before IPO; eyes dual listing

GCash, the leading mobile wallet service in the Philippines developed by Mynt, is waiting for favorable market conditions and more capital market reforms before deciding to go public, GCash’s parent company, Globe Telecom Inc., said Wednesday.

MPTC takes on DMCI as partner in a segment of the CAVITEX C5 project

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. subsidiary Cavitex Infrastructure Corp. (CIC), has signed a P3.3 billion deal with D.M. Consunji Incorporated (DMCI) for the construction of Segment 3B of the CAVITEX C5 Link project.

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Shorter crops, stronger roots: salt-tough rice, wheat

New research published in Molecular Plant, a partner journal of Cell Press, suggests that Green Revolution varieties aren’t just high-yielding, they are also better equipped to handle salty soils. That is a big deal, considering roughly 20 percent of the world’s cultivated land is affected by salinity, a creeping problem that stunts growth and cuts yields.

CCPI to host fully booked ECOMP-P5 conference with top national leaders

The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) will hold its ECOMP-P5 Synergy Conference, titled “Actionize the Missions of Economic Compass Pillars 5,” featuring prominent leaders in governance, economic development, and capital markets.

Metrobank wins top honors again at PDS Awards

The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reinforced its dominance in the country’s financial markets after clinching top honors once again at the Philippine Dealing System Annual Awards held March 26 at Makati Diamond Hotel.

Cebu Airport recognized for regional service excellence

Travel through the Philippines’ central gateway continues to evolve as passenger experience becomes a key measure of airport performance across Asia-Pacific.
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