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BSP Governor Remolona Honored by AICB for Regional Finance Leadership

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has been conferred an Honorary Fellowship by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), highlighting his pivotal role in financial modernization and regional policy integration.

Citing Bias and Partiality: Court Orders ERC Chair to Inhibit from NGCP Rate Case

The Court of Appeals (CA) has directed Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta to inhibit from participating in the proceedings for the resolution of the rate application of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). 

Trailblazing Pinays’ Everest feat honored in new book ‘Live the Dream 2’

A historic moment in Philippine mountaineering was celebrated anew as two pioneering Filipina climbers reunited with teammates and supporters to mark the launch of Live the Dream 2, a book chronicling their record-setting ascent and traverse of Mount Everest in 2007.

DA, DOT eye joint push for food-farm tourism growth

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are joining forces to promote food and farm tourism—an effort designed to draw more foreign visitors, boost domestic travel, and advance President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s agenda of revitalizing rural economies and generating countryside jobs.

Hog output declined in 1Q, nudging pork prices higher

The Philippines’ hog production declined in the first quarter, pushing farmgate prices to a record high. 

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Shell Pilipinas narrows Jan-Sep net loss to P929M on Q3 profit

Shell Pilipinas Corporation narrowed its net loss to P929 million in the first nine months of 2026 from P2.7 billion at the end of the first half, as it returned to positive core earnings in the third quarter.

El Niño agricultural damage hits nearly P10B, threatening food security and farm incomes

Damage to Philippine agriculture from the ongoing El Niño weather anomaly has climbed to P9.99 billion as of November 11, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA), rising more than 16 percent from the P8.57 billion reported just three weeks ago. This growing toll underscores serious risks to farm output, farmer livelihoods, and national food security at a time when authorities warn the dry spell could worsen into next year.

Alliance Select posts $11.37M loss as revenues slide 

Tuna processor and exporter Alliance Select Foods International Inc. swung to a consolidated net loss of USD11.37 million in the first nine months of 2026 from a USD2.36-million profit a year earlier, as lower fish supplies, elevated raw material costs, and earthquake-related damage weighed on operations.

Empire East nine-month net income drops 26% on weaker real estate sales

Empire East Land Inc. reported Wednesday that its net income for the first nine months of 2026 fell 26 percent to P452.89 million, down from P618.05 million in the same period a year earlier, dragged down by lower consolidated revenues.
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