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DA, KAMICO jumpstart project for farm mechanization

The Department of Agriculture and Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) have joined hands to establish an Agri-Machinery Assembly Center in the Philippines, a project meant to increase local food production and create an industry that would export farm equipment.

Presidential Trade and Investment Mission aims to deepen US investment in PH

Top US companies and organizations visited the country during the first Presidential Trade and Investment Mission (PTIM) to the Philippines from March 11-12. 

DOTr signals start of EDSA Busway project with market-sounding exercise

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center has made it known that the development of the NCR EDSA Busway Project is pushing forward under a so-called market sounding activity they jointly conducted just days earlier. 

Trade deficit narrows in January to USD4.22 billion as exports rise

The country's trade deficit in January narrowed to USD4.22 billion from USD5.56 billion in the year-earlier period, helped by the increase in exports and the decline in imports.

“Velarde’s quest as major telco player remains valid, SC reports of rejection notwithstanding”

Businessman Mel Velarde's NOW Telecom on Tuesday said its quest for a third slot in the telecommunications industry remains in contention and very much valid despite claims of a Supreme Court rejection.

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Solar irrigation brings big savings to CamSur farmers

Farmers in Camarines Sur now have a more affordable and reliable way to water their crops after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) turned over P332 million worth of solar-powered irrigation systems.

Fuel supply dips slightly; diesel imports to arrive this month 

The countey’s total fuel supply is projected to last just 50.42 days, down slightly from last week’s 50.94 days, the Department of Energy (DOE) reported Tuesday. The inventory covers gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, fuel oil, and LPG, including fuel already in the country and shipments confirmed through May 1.

Meat imports surge, led by pork and chicken

Meat imports jumped 22.9 percent in the first two months this year, reaching 292.1 million kilograms, up from 237.7 million kg during the same period in 2025, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) reported Tuesday.

Government budget deficit narrows in February amid revenue surge

The National Government’s fiscal position improved in February, with the budget deficit slightly narrowing to P171.2 billion from P171.4 billion a year ago, as a sharp rise in revenues helped offset faster spending growth.
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