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    DA secures palay buying commitment ahead of harvests, despite rice imports

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has secured firm commitments from rice millers and importers to buy local palay at minimum prices, even as imported rice enters the market.

    City of Dreams, Melco Foundation donate P9.9M security equipment to NCRPO

    The Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation, together with City of Dreams Manila and Entertainment City Estate Management Inc., turned over P9.9 million worth of security gadgets and equipment to the Philippine National Police–National Capital Region Police Office (PNP-NCRPO) in a ceremonial event held at City of Dreams Manila.

    Ayala Corp. files P30-B bond shelf registration with SEC

    Ayala Corp. has received board approval to file a five-year shelf registration of up to P30 billion with the Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing the conglomerate to issue peso-denominated bonds through public offerings.

    Phinma’s Chito Salazar join education leaders forum fellowship 2026

    Chito B. Salazar, president and COO of Phinma Corp. and CEO of Phinma Education, has been inducted into the Education Leaders Forum Fellowship 2026, the only Filipino recognized this year.

    SEC launches new online system for beneficial ownership disclosure

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will roll out a new web-based registry for beneficial ownership disclosures by the end of January.

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    Philippines climbs, reforms power business confidence

    The Philippines landed at 53rd out of 101 economies in the World Bank Group’s 2025 Business-Ready (B-READY) Report, placing the country squarely at the midpoint of an expanded global ranking and signaling steady reform momentum.

    Food prices diverge as 2026 opens unevenly

    Retail food prices in the Philippines opened 2026 on a mixed note, with staples such as rice, chicken, and fish edging higher, while red onion prices eased from December spikes—highlighting uneven supply dynamics as the market adjusts after the holidays.

    BCDA, ACWA Power tie up for Clark solar farm

    The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has tapped Saudi energy giant ACWA Power to drive a large-scale renewable energy push in New Clark City, a move aimed at securing clean, reliable, and affordable power for one of the Philippines’ flagship developments.

    BYD Philippines accelerates into electric mainstream

    BYD Cars Philippines wrapped up 2025 with its strongest performance yet, posting record retail sales of 26,122 units and clinching the title of the country’s fastest-growing automotive brand. 
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