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    DA endorses extension of rice import ban

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has formally recommended to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the extension of the temporary rice import ban until the end of the year, citing the need to stabilize farm gate prices and support local producers.

    A feast where the farm meets the future

    Magdalena, once a favorite playground for Filipino action heroes, still hums with cinematic energy: rolling fields, rushing streams, and the thrill of discovery at...

    DA, Nestlé, GIZ Celebrates PH Coffee milestone

    ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat - Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. lauded the strong collaboration between the government, private sector, and farming communities, citing it as key to building a globally competitive Philippine coffee industry.

    Ayala Corp. earns 5 Golden Arrows for corporate governance

    Ayala Corporation has received the 5 Golden Arrow Award, the highest distinction for corporate governance excellence among publicly listed companies in the Philippines. This marks Ayala’s first 5-arrow citation, following its 4 Golden Arrow win in 2024 and 3 Golden Arrow in 2023.

    AI powers Amazon profit growth

    Amazon.com Inc. posted a surge in third-quarter profit, lifted by accelerating cloud demand and investment gains, even as hefty legal and restructuring costs weighed on operations.

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    DA lifts ban on pork imports from Poland

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of pork and other swine products from Poland, citing the country’s policy on African swine fever (ASF) regionalization.

    Overseas Filipinos send US$2.9B home in November

    Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to US$2.9 billion in November 2025, highlighting the continued importance of migrant workers’ income in supporting the Philippine economy.

    FFCCCII urges govt to aim for higher 8% growth

    The Philippines must aim higher—much higher—if it wants growth that is truly inclusive, according to the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).

    Takaful market in PH small but growing as insurers push wider use

    The P9 billion-odd market for takaful, or Islamic insurance, remains small in the Philippines but is slowly gaining ground as insurers step up efforts to widen awareness and use, particularly in Mindanao.
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