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    Lower rice imports eyed in 2026 amid stronger harvests

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday project rice imports next year falling below 4 million metric tons (MT) as local production makes up for and hits a new record.

    Eala smashes way toward first SEA Games gold

    Alex Eala is one win from rewriting her SEA Games story—and she made sure everyone watching knew it.

    Philippine cruise tourism charts steady course through

    Cruise tourism in the Philippines is set to sustain its recovery momentum into 2026, buoyed by rising ship calls, policy support, and stronger regional cooperation, according to the Department of Tourism.

    Maharlika bid fast-tracks ATI stock market exit 

    Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) hit the brakes on trading Tuesday as a Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) tender offer set the port operator firmly on course for a voluntary exit from the Philippine Stock Exchange.

    PEZA bets big as investment momentum roars

    The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said cumulative investments under its watch surged past P4.5 trillion, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the country’s investment-led growth strategy. 

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    AI seen adding up to 12% to PH GDP by 2030

    PLDT Inc. said artificial intelligence (AI) is vital to speeding up economic growth and improving lives across the Philippines.

    SMAC rewards families for every remittance

    SMAC, the country’s leading loyalty program, and BDO Remit, BDO Unibank’s trusted remittance service, have formed a new partnership to give more value to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. The agreement was formalized in November at the BDO Corporate Center in Ortigas, Pasig.

    Ayala Land sells stake in Alabang Town Center to Madrigal family

    Ayala Land Inc. has sold its 50 percent stake in Alabang Town Center to its joint venture partner, the Madrigal family, for ₱13.5 billion.

    New facility to cut risks for geothermal projects 

    The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Land Bank of the Philippines have signed a memorandum of agreement to operationalize the Philippine Geothermal Resource De-Risking Facility (PGRDF), a $170-million program aimed at reducing the financial risks of early-stage geothermal exploration.
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