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DBCC downgrades growth target for 2024, 2025; inflation, FX targets stay

The Development Budget Coordination Committee lowered the country's growth or gross domestic product (GDP) to a target ranging this year from 6 percent to 7 percent range from the previous 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent while that for 2025 was narrowed to 6.5 percent from 7.5  percent from 6.5 percent from 8.0 percent.

Fish canning operator apprehension over fish supply not supported by VAT sales numbers – Tiu Laurel

FAO 195 prohibits the entry of imported fish into domestic wet markets without a certificate of necessity to import.

Draft circular proposes penalizing energy actors triggering use of ancillary power services

The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking feedback on a draft circular exacting monetary penalty on energy actors that trigger the use of so-called ancillary services.

1Q palay production seen above 4.8 million MT

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the estimated palay production in the first three months this year is seen growing 1.1 percent to 4.78 million metric tons despite the threat of El Niño.

Rockwell secures P5 billion term loan from BDO

Rockwell Land Corp., the upscale property developer of the Lopez group, has secured a P5-billion term loan of up to 10 years from BDO Unibank Inc.

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US pledgesP639M health aid to Philippines

The US has committed more than P639 million in fresh health assistance to the Philippines, deepening a multibillion-peso partnership aimed at strengthening the country’s response to infectious diseases and improving health system resilience.

PCC tightens watch on oil, fuel markets 

Amid mounting volatility in global oil markets, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said it is intensifying oversight of the domestic fuel sector to guard against anti-competitive practices that could disadvantage consumers.

PCPPI ramps up tech-driven push to empower sari-sari stores nationwide

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) is intensifying its efforts to support sari-sari stores, rolling out a technology-enabled distribution strategy aimed at directly empowering millions of Filipino micro-entrepreneurs.

Filinvest launches promo to make home buying easier

Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) has rolled out its Kaya-Sulit Ready-for-Occupancy (RFO) Promo to make buying homes more affordable and easier for Filipinos. The program is offered in partnership with EastWest Bank and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).
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