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DA readies P45B aid as El Niño damage mounts 

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The Department of Agriculture is preparing up to P45 billion in interventions as El Niño-related agricultural losses climb to P6.87 billion, while moving to strengthen rice reserves and keep imports available as a contingency against a sharper production shortfall.

Retail sales seen to hit ₱7.71 trillion as value-seeking consumers drive shift toward essentials

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Retail sales this year are projected to reach $123 billion, roughly ₱7.71 trillion at current exchange rate, marking a 1.7 percent growth from $121 billion last year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service in Manila.

Filinvest REIT appoints chairman as CEO following colleague’s retirement 

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Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT) has announced a major executive reshuffle, naming current Chairman Joseph M. Yap as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15.

ICS, PSA integrate nat’l ID into CreditMo for faster, safer credit access

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Island Credit Solution (ICS) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have formalized a partnership linking the National ID Authentication Services (NIDAS) to CreditMo, making ICS the first Special Accessing Entity and credit bureau partner successfully integrated with the system. For consumers, verifying identity to access credit information is now one quick step using the National ID, replacing the earlier multi-document process. Checks run directly against the National ID database, cutting fraud risk and protecting personal credit data.

BIR rolls out eARMS to tighten tax collection, eases delinquencies settlement 

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has rolled out a new digital system nationwide aimed at tightening the collection of delinquent taxes while making it easier for taxpayers to verify and settle outstanding obligations.
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AMLC report cited in ill-gotten wealth charge in VP impeachment trial

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A tabulation presented by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, showed covered and suspicious transactions involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s accounts from 2007 to 2025. The records reflected total inflows of P1.41 billion, outflows of P1.06 billion, and P1.26 billion in transactions with undetermined inflow or outflow. The report also showed inflows from China and other countries amounting to hundreds of millions of pesos involving Cale88 Foods Corp., owned by Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, with whom she has an absolute community of property. The AMLC report forms part of the prosecution’s evidence on alleged ill-gotten wealth, as prosecutors contend their salaries and business income are insufficient to explain their accumulated wealth.

Split fuel price adjustments hit pumps; diesel down, gasoline and kerosene up

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The various fuel retailers are implementing mixed price adjustments at the pump this week, ending a brief period of across-the-board rollbacks.

Group pushes urgent backing for rooftop project across ASEAN

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The Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association calls for stronger regional support for rooftop solar and energy storage as core to building more resilient, flexible power systems.

Power disconnection freeze extended through year-end with focus on vulnerable households  

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The Energy Regulatory Commission plans to extend its suspension of electricity service disconnections through the end of the year, though the policy will feature a narrower target audience to balance relief for consumers with the financial stability of power utilities.
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