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Crackdown on driver’s license fixers launched amid safety concerns

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday vowed to come down hard on online scammers and fixers peddling fake driver’s licenses, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to clean up the system and enhance road safety.

NFA frees up warehouse space, resumes palay buying in Bulacan

The National Food Authority (NFA) has resumed palay procurement in Bulacan after clearing out space in its warehouses, carrying out President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to purchase as much as possible to bolsters farmers’ income and build up the grain reserves needed to sustain the P20 per kilo rice program.

Filipino startups lead agri innovation in Taipei

The Philippines underscored its commitment to innovation-driven agriculture at InnoVEX 2025, Asia’s premier startup platform, with the Department of Agriculture–Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS) leading a delegation that spotlighted youth-led, high-tech agri ventures.

BPI closes SINAG Bond offer early

The Bank of the Philippine Islands, the country’s third largest lender by assets, has announced the early closure of its public offering for the BPI Supporting Inclusion, Nature, and Growth (SINAG) Bonds, originally scheduled to run from May 20 to May 30. 

Impeachment a test of Senate’s integrity, say political analysts

As the Senate prepares for the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, experts are emphasizing the vital role of accountability in sustaining political stability and public trust in the Philippines.

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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.

Filinvest Land starts Futura Monte turnover in Naga

Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has officially begun handing over completed units at its Futura Monte development in Naga City, a key milestone for the firm’s regional expansion. The ceremonial turnover for Building A was held recently at the project’s clubhouse, with qualified buyers now receiving their units. FLI officials said the handover reaffirms the company’s commitment to delivering quality homes in well-connected communities, with succeeding turnovers to follow as more units become ready for occupancy.
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