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UNICEF, Novo Nordisk step up global fight vs childhood obesity; $18M for 80 million children

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Novo Nordisk and UNICEF have announced a four-year expansion of their global partnership, committing USD 18 million from 2026 to 2030 to prevent childhood overweight and obesity and support a healthier start in life for over 80 million children worldwide.

Mang Inasal posts solid first-half sales growth; named PH’s strongest QSR brand

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Mang Inasal, the grilled food brand under Jollibee Group, maintained double-digit systemwide sales growth in the first half of 2026, reporting a 13.2 percent rise following a 15.6 percent full-year increase in 2025.

I Squared Capital advances $2B energy, logistics investments

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Global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital is advancing a USD2-billion investment program in the Philippines, targeting fuel storage, pipeline development and cold chain logistics as the country seeks to strengthen energy security and improve supply chain resilience.

Vena Energy commits P245.3B to Philippine industrial growth

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Singapore-based Vena Energy is advancing P245.3 billion in renewable energy investments in the Philippines, with plans to develop an additional 2.6 gigawatts-peak (GWp) of capacity to meet rising power demand and support industrial expansion.

₱150 plastic tax may raise costs across Philippine economy

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A proposed P150-per-kilogram excise tax on single-use plastics could increase costs across the Philippine supply chain, with potential consequences for consumers, small businesses and manufacturers, according to the Philippine Plastics Industry Association (PPIA).
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PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

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The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.

DA asks Senate to back P198.4-B 2027 budget to protect farmers, secure food

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The Department of Agriculture is urging lawmakers to approve its P198.4-billion proposed 2027 budget, noting farmers and fisherfolk now face rising costs, climate risks, and global economic pressures.

DOE stands firm on new coal bidding rules to bolster national energy strategy 

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The Department of Energy will proceed with its updated bidding rules for brownfield coal resource areas despite opposition from key industry player Semirara Mining and Power Corp. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin affirmed that the revised terms will apply uniformly to all prospective bidders, as the government seeks to prioritize domestic fuel supply over foreign exports.

Vingroup plans $500M EV plant in Philippines, EVIS role unclear

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.
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