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    Cuyapo farmers cut costs, boost harvests with solar irrigation

    Farmers in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija are seeing immediate relief from high fuel costs and water shortages after receiving a solar-powered mobile irrigation system from Manila Electric Company (Meralco). The project helps farmers water their fields without using diesel, improving harvest quality and lowering expenses.

    Treasury bill yields slip as easing bets build

    Average rates on Philippine treasury bills fell across the board at Monday’s auction, as investors positioned for the possibility of further monetary easing amid signs that economic growth may be losing steam.

    PCIC budget jumps to P6.5B, expands free crop insurance for farmers

    The government has raised the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) budget to a record P6.5 billion in 2026, up 45 percent from P4.5 billion last year, to give farmers and fisherfolk stronger protection against crop losses.

    Buying residency: Dubai’s golden doors open

    Got P32 million and a taste for optionality? Dubai has a proposition that sounds less like a visa and more like a portfolio upgrade. With a minimum investment of AED 2 million—roughly P32 million—Filipinos can secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa, unlocking long-term residency in one of the world’s most kinetic cities.

    GAC consolidates brands, bets bigger on Philippines

    GAC International Philippines, Inc. is consolidating its local operations under a unified “ONE GAC” strategy, bringing together its GAC MOTOR, AION, and HYPTEC businesses into a single brand and operational framework as it deepens its direct presence in the country.

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    RCR to join PSEi in February

    RL Commercial REIT Inc. (RCR), the real estate investment trust of the Gokongwei group, will be included in the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) starting February 2, replacing Alliance Global Group Inc.

    DENR moves to tighten rules, inspections after Cebu trash slide

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will push key changes to address waste disposal problems following the deadly trash slide in Binaliw, Cebu, which has killed 27 people as of January 16, 2026.

    Cebuana fortifies digital backbone with PLDT

    Cebuana Lhuillier is doubling down on digital resilience as it deepens its partnership with PLDT Enterprise and VITRO, Inc., signaling how critical infrastructure has become to financial inclusion at scale.

    SEC updates rules on securities registrars to strengthen investor protection

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidelines to standardize how registrars of securities handle qualified institutional and individual buyers, a move aimed at boosting investor protection and improving regulatory oversight.
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