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Gun fire shots heard at Senate

Live broadcasts within the Senate building showed commotion within the second floor, with gun shots heard and uniformed personnel armed with long fire arms and clad in bulletproof vests trying to secure the area. It remains unclear what happened, with security personnel refusing to reply to media queries.

PH signs fisheries cooperation deals with PNG, Marshall Islands

The Department of Agriculture (Philippines) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources have signed new agreements with Papua New Guinea and the Marshall Islands to strengthen cooperation in the fisheries sector.

PH lifts ban on poultry imports from California

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the ban on poultry and poultry products from California in the United States.

Canada joins Luzon Economic Corridor partnership  

The Philippines showcased significant progress in legal and regulatory reforms during the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Steering Committee meeting on May 12, highlighting efforts to create a transparent, competitive, and investment-friendly business environment.

PH seafood exports hit P31.68B at Spain expo

Philippine seafood exporters secured about P31.68 billion in booked and negotiated sales during the 32nd Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

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Vivant Energy acquires developerof 200 MW Samar wind farm

Vivant Energy Corp. (VEC) has fully acquired Samar Philippines Renewable Corp. (SPRC) from Envision Energy Philippines Corp. through its renewable energy arm, Vivant Renewable Energy Corp. While the financial terms were not disclosed, SPRC is the developer of a 200-megawatt wind farm located across four municipalities in Northern Samar.

BOC-ICTSI coordination set to speed up trade flows

Early coordination between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is expected to significantly improve trade efficiency as the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) moves closer to completion, signaling a more integrated approach to port development and customs operations in the Philippines.

Vietnam firms pledge P50M aid for Mindanao quake relief

Vietnamese companies VinFast, V-Green, VinEnergo, and Green GSM have committed more than P50 million in emergency assistance for communities affected by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, signaling both humanitarian support and deepening regional investment ties with the Philippines.

Philippine food brands break into Singapore premium market

Filipino food brands are steadily carving out space in Singapore’s highly competitive premium consumer market, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ramps up efforts to position Philippine exports beyond traditional commodity offerings and into higher-value branding and innovation-driven segments.
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