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Twists, turns, and fries you missed

McDonald’s Philippines is bringing back a menu favorite—with a plot twist. Starting May 1, the much-loved Twister Fries return to menus nationwide, this time paired with a new digital campaign aptly titled “Your Daily Plot Twist.”

Organizations push ahead with AI despite risks — study

A new global study by TrendAI shows that many organizations are rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) even when they have serious security and compliance concerns.

DA steps in as palay prices drop in some areas

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking action to stabilize palay (unhusked rice) prices after declines were reported in several major rice-producing provinces.

Globe boosts network readiness to minimize outages during power disruptions

Globe Telecom Inc. is strengthening its network operations to keep customers connected during power outages and reduce service interruptions.

TRB approves toll collection for final CAVITEX C5 link segment starting May 5

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has approved toll collection for the final section of the CAVITEX C5 Link, known as Segment 3B, beginning May 5, 2026.

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Public scoping set for P800M iron mining project in Ilocos Norte

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), has scheduled a public scoping on May 11, 2026 for a proposed P800-million iron mining project in Piddig, Ilocos Norte.

Arthaland Corp. says projects on track as costs rise

Property developer Arthaland Corp. said it has not delayed any of its project launches despite rising construction costs, as it had already secured prices for some materials in advance.

Philippine bonds to join Global Index in 2026

Philippine government bonds will be included for the first time in the J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index–Emerging Markets starting January 29 next year. The index is widely used by global investors to track bond markets in developing countries.

Philippines’ climate budgeting system gains regional traction

The Philippines’ Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) system is emerging as a regional benchmark as Southeast Asian governments move to treat climate risks as fiscal shocks and hardwire resilience into national budgets.
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