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Aboitiz Equity secures  ‘A-’ rating From JCR, cites strong portfolio and resilient earnings

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) has earned an “A-” long-term foreign currency issuer rating with a Stable outlook from the Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR). This confirms the company’s investment-grade standing and underscores the strength of its diverse businesses, careful spending strategy, and steady earnings.

NFA taps rice mills to boost Mindanao palay output

The National Food Authority (NFA) has partnered with 15 rice mills in Soccsksargen under an emergency program to strengthen food security and free up warehouse space to buy palay from about 1,100 farmers in Central Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Tuesday.

PEZA eyes advanced manufacturing growth

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) underscored the critical role of advanced manufacturing sectors—particularly electronics, automotive, and die and mold industries—in driving investments, exports, and employment as it intensifies efforts to build a more resilient industrial ecosystem.

AEV wins ‘A-’ rating amid expansion push

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) has secured an “A-” foreign currency long-term issuer rating with a “Stable” outlook from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., reinforcing the conglomerate’s investment-grade standing as it accelerates expansion across power, banking, infrastructure, and consumer businesses.

DITO launches StreamZone data bundles with streaming perks nationwide

DITO Telecommunity has expanded its prepaid lifestyle offerings with DITO StreamZone, a new set of data packages made specifically for video streaming users across the Philippines.

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BIR unveils portal to simplify corporate taxes

The government is stepping up its digital reform drive to make tax compliance faster, simpler, and less burdensome for the country’s biggest taxpayers, with the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) launching a centralized Taxpayer Portal for firms under the Large Taxpayers Service (LTS).

ERC proposes key reforms to address PH power sector challenges

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is pushing for critical updates to Philippine power market rules and systems, aiming to fix current gaps and adapt to modern energy needs. The proposed changes carry major policy weight, as they seek to make power supply more reliable, affordable, and responsive to changing conditions.

Panhua expands Philippine steel investment plan to  $3.5B

The Philippines’ drive to strengthen its domestic manufacturing base gained fresh momentum after Chinese steel giant Panhua Group Co., Ltd. expanded its planned investment in the country to USD3.5 billion, signaling rising foreign investor confidence in the local industrial sector.

Globe launches new connectivity solutions to ease cost pressures for consumers, businesses 

Globe Telecom Inc. introduced a wide range of mobile, home, and enterprise solutions on Tuesday, designed to help Filipinos cope with economic challenges and rising expenses.
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