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SRA to deploy Japanese farm machinery for sugar growers

Japan has extended the Philippines a grant worth P314 million in the form of farm equipment that will benefit the country's sugar workers.

PCC revisits Robinsons Retail pharmaceutical acquisition

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is taking a second look at the acquisition of Visayas-based Rose Pharmacy by Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.

Fintech successfully raises $2.1M from investors

BayaniPay, a global payments solution platform, on Wednesday bared expanding its seed fund to $6.6 million from existing investors to help cement its status as a powerhouse cross-border fintech company.

GMA Network’s social media dominates all other news, entertainment sites

GMA Network Inc. on Wednesday claimed top ranking among news and entertainment media companies in the Philippines on Facebook and TikTok, with over 24 billion combined views in the first eight months of the year, according to Tubular data.

$303M ADB loan to boost flood resilience in river basins

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $303 million loan to reduce flood and climate risks and protect people and livelihoods in three major river basins in the Philippines, one of the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and disasters caused by natural hazards.

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DA moves to protect food supply as fertilizer costs soar

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking steps to secure fertilizer supplies as rising oil prices threaten farm production later this year.

Gov’t checks market prices, ensures food supply stability

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected the Agora Market in San Juan City on Wednesday, joining officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to monitor food prices and supply.

GCash launches international money transfer feature

GCash has introduced a new service that allows users to send money directly from their e-wallet to bank accounts, cards, and other e-wallets in 16 countries.

Iloilo cites market redevelopment as boost to local economy

The Iloilo local government has highlighted the redevelopment of its public markets as a key driver of the city’s growth.
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