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Pro commuter lawyer group fears Grab Ph out to monopolize the motorcycle taxi business

A group of lawyers claiming to advance the interest of commuters surfaced on Friday to denounce the bid by Grab Philippines to have itself listed as fourth participant in the ongoing motorcycle taxi program.

Cignal claims primacy as pay TV choice for millions of Filipinos

Pay TV provider Cignal continues to strengthen its position as prime choice for households that look for family entertainment. Its service extending to even the remotest islands in the Philippines, Cignal has become the go-to choice for millions of households nationwide. Whether one is in a bustling city or on a secluded island, one is assured of access to one's favorite shows.

DA chief eyes faster hog industry recovery from ASF

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Friday pledged to help fast track the local hog industry's recovery from the ill-effects of the African swine fever (ASF).

NatFed secures Guinness World Record for most varieties of pork dishes on display

The National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. did more than just bring home the bacon on Friday.

Facebook owner Meta angers Australia with plan to stop paying for news content

Meta Platforms META.O said it will stop paying Australian news publishers for content that appears on Facebook, setting up a fresh battle with Canberra which had led the world with a law that forces internet giants to strike licencing deals.

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DA sets up Food Security Task Force to counter global supply threats

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will formally launch a Food Security Task Force on Monday, April 6, in a decisive move to shield the country’s food supply from the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East.

KKR delays sale of stake in Metro Pacific hospitals

Global investment firm KKR & Co. Inc. has postponed plans to sell its stake in Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the Philippines’ largest hospital group, due to uncertainties caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Fuel price hike hits Benguet farmers; DA rolls out aid

Rising fuel costs are putting pressure on vegetable farmers in Benguet and nearby provinces, increasing transport expenses and threatening incomes and supply, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.

DA expands P20 rice program in Samar, Leyte

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its ₱20-per-kilo rice program, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, in Leyte and Samar to help more low-income families access affordable food.
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