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Gold price rally boosts Philippine mineral wealth

A surge in gold valuations lifted the estimated worth of the Philippines’ mineral reserves in 2025, highlighting how global commodity prices increasingly shape the economic value of the country’s resource base even as reserve volumes and production trends remain mixed.

Exporters seek BOC rules as trade losses mount

Philippine exporters are calling on the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to establish clear rules governing returned export shipments, warning that policy gaps are compounding losses from ongoing disruptions in Middle East and European trade routes.

Spanish Know-How Backs Philippine Dairy Expansion 

The Philippines is tapping Spanish dairy expertise to help accelerate efforts to raise local milk production, as government and industry partners move to address one of the country's most persistent agricultural supply gaps.

Seven Philippine firms land on  Forbes Global 2000

Seven Philippine companies earned places in the 2026 Forbes Global 2000, with SM Investments Corp. emerging as the country’s highest-ranked firm, highlighting the resilience of the nation’s corporate giants amid a volatile global business landscape.

Berthaphil expansion boosts Clark investment momentum 

Clark Freeport’s growth story gained another boost after property developer Berthaphil, Inc. expanded its footprint in the economic zone, a move seen to reinforce investor confidence and create additional capacity for future business locators.

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The great fork heist and other national priorities

At long last, the public can sleep soundly. The National Capital Region Police Office has announced the arrest of a 43-year-old man accused of attempting to make off with 26 forks and seven silver spoons from a Manila hotel—the estimated value of the alleged loot is P12,658.14.

Salmon implements proactive security measures to counter rising digital fraud

Salmon, one of the country’s leading fintech applications, has strengthened its security infrastructure to address the growing complexity of fraud threats in the Philippines.

PH, Denmark launch project to modernize offshore fishing industry

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with Denmark to introduce a pilot project aimed at modernizing the Philippines’ offshore fishing sector. Signed through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Danish Fishing Technology Cluster, this cooperation marks a new milestone as both countries celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations.

Delivery complaints drop 88% as DICT expands digital reforms

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported Thursday that complaints against courier services have fallen by nearly 88 percent over six months, thanks to its Oplan Bantay Padala initiative.
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