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Vaccines remain one of the most powerful tools in protecting Filipinos from deadly diseases, experts emphasized at the 26th Philippine National Immunization Conference (PNIC) in Pampanga.

The country's retail sector is expected to grow 5.7 percent this year, reaching $110 billion, or P6.5 trillion, according to a new report from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Manila. Food and beverage sales will account for the biggest share, climbing 5.1 percent to $62 billion (3.65 trillion.

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is moving forward with plans for a major water impounding project in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has scheduled a public scoping session from 3 - 4 December 2025 to brief residents and gather feedback.

The Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) is urging the government to weigh the full benefits of biofuels as lawmakers deliberate on House Bill 4151, or the Murang Langis Act, which would allow the President to suspend the mandated coco-biodiesel blend when blended diesel becomes at least five percent more expensive than pure diesel. The group said it recognizes the bill’s intention to protect consumers but stressed the need to assess its broader effects on motorists, farmers, and public health.