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DA flags smuggled onions in Paco over public health risk

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has warned against buying illegally imported onions—often noticeably larger than locally grown allium—after samples collected last week from the Paco Public Market in Manila tested positive for E. coli.

RCBC consumer loans soar on auto and housing boom

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) reported a 39 percent expansion in its consumer loan portfolio for the first quarter of 2025, driven by robust expansion in auto and housing loans.

Grab, DOTr tackle fuel price woes

In a bid to counter rising fuel prices, Grab Philippines has launched a wide-ranging transport resilience strategy in close coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), targeting both immediate relief for drivers and longer-term industry sustainability.

Trump’s claim of Iran-Israel ceasefire calms global markets

Financial markets rallied Tuesday after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, offering investors a temporary reprieve from escalating tensions in the oil-rich Middle East.

Globe extends roaming support for customers in Israel and Iran

In response to ongoing unrest in Israel and Iran, Globe Telecom has rolled out enhanced roaming support to ensure its customers abroad stay connected during the crisis.

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GSIS, TESDA train 15 Cebu dependents in automotive skills for jobs, livelihood

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), working with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), has provided automotive servicing training to 15 dependents of GSIS members and pensioners in Cebu, opening pathways to employment, steady income, and small business ownership.

FDC net income dips 6% in first nine months even as revenues climb 10% 

Filinvest Development Corp., the listed holding company of the Gotianun group, reported Thursday that its attributable net income slipped 6 percent to P10.8 billion in the first nine months of the year, from P11.48 billion recorded in the same period last year. Despite the slight decline in bottom-line earnings, total revenues and other income rose 10 percent year-on-year to reach P99 billion, up from P81.18 billion a year earlier.

First Gen nine-month recurring net income rises slightly to P12.5B amid portfolio shift

First Gen Corp. posted a attributable recurring net income of P12.5 billion for the first nine months of 2026, edging higher from the P12.1 billion recorded in the same period a year earlier, the company announced Thursday.

Citicore Renewable net income more than doubles to P2.15B in 9 months

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) posted a 122-percent jump in consolidated net income to P2.15 billion for the first nine months of the year, rising from P966 million recorded in the same period last year, the company announced Thursday.
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