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2Q inflation forecast higher

Inflation, or the rate of change in prices, averaging below market consensus of 2.1 percent in March to only 1.8 percent instead, is forecast to rise in the second quarter to around 2.5 percent, according to analysts. This compares against actual first-quarter inflation averaging only 2.2 percent.

President Marcos launches ‘Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid’ in Mindanao

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday led the launch of the Department of Agriculture Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid (APP) program, a comprehensive initiative offering financial and technical assistance to eligible rice farmers.

PT&T revamps leadership, appoints new executives

Publicly listed telecommunications firm Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (PT&T) announced key changes to its executive leadership, effective 11 April 2025 as part of a broader realignment aimed at strengthening operational focus and strategic execution.

MediaTek launches Dimensity 9400+ to strengthen AI-driven mobile ecosystem

MediaTek has officially introduced the Dimensity 9400+, the latest system-on-chip (SoC) in its flagship Dimensity lineup, aiming to redefine on-device AI, gaming, and connectivity performance for premium Android smartphones.

Jollibee turns food waste into fertilizer to support farmers

In a significant step toward sustainable agriculture and waste reduction, the Jollibee Group has partnered with Nutricycle Inc. to convert over 1,500 metric tons of food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer annually.

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Eala’s HK Open final ends in heartbreak, but ranking soars

The impressive run of Alex Eala at the Prudential Hong Kong Open ended with a painful thud on Sunday, as a troublesome right leg proved a bigger opponent than she could handle in the championship match.

Fuel prices set for big drop this week 

Filipino households and businesses can look forward to significant relief at the pumps this week, with a major downward adjustment in fuel costs forecast following five consecutive weeks of mixed price trends.

DNL cautiously optimistic of prospects in 2027

Chemical maker D and L Industries Inc. is more hopeful about next year following the US midterm elections, which have raised hopes for an end to the Iran conflict, lower oil prices and a stronger peso. President Alvin Lao cited these as clear positives, though he warned that damaged supply chains, a severe El Niño and domestic political tensions remain key concerns.

ALLHC’s P62M Q3 profit limits nine-month earnings decline

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) sharply improved its earnings in the third quarter, with net income of P62 million helping narrow its nine-month profit decline to 9 percent as industrial lot sales gained traction and cold storage operations expanded.
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