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DA developing budgets P3B for storage facilities 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to roll out a P3 billion project to build up to 99 cold storage facilities, aimed at extending the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and high-value crops.

CICC warns of loan scams targeting BPI customers

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is warning the public about an ongoing loan scam targeting customers of the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) through social media and SMS messages.

House to start probe on fake news peddlers, vows to unmask disinformation and its impact to Filipinos

The House of Representatives is set to launch a full-blown investigation into the rampant spread of fake news and disinformation, with the Tricom Comm...

Goodye, ‘Manang Biday’

The Philippine movie industry wept on Saturday, January 25, 2025, as it said farewell to one of its most enduring stars. Gloria Romero, a...

ASEAN experts urge collaborative policy framework to boost digital agriculture transformation

Regional experts have called for ASEAN governments to establish supportive policy frameworks to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies—such as Internet of Things (IoT), drones, and e-commerce platforms—to modernize agriculture across the region.

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Gov’t greenlights $1-M aid to restructure LRT 1 PPP deal

The national government has approved $1‑million in assistance to cover advisory work for planned changes to the concession deal governing operations and maintenance of the LRT‑1 Extension project, a move officials say aims to put the light rail line on firmer financial footing for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.

MARINA suspends safety certificates after separate Cagayan, Bohol sea incidents 

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered the immediate suspension of safety certificates for two vessels following separate maritime incidents off Cagayan and Bohol last 31 October 2026, a move signalling tighter sea‑safety checks for passengers and sea travellers nationwide.

SEC urges manufacturers to tap capital markets for expansion

For Philippine manufacturers, the next factory may require more than retained earnings and a friendly bank. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging them to look beyond traditional financing and prepare to tap the capital markets as they scale up.

Japanese utility eyes solar projects for 10 PEZA locators

A Japanese power utility is sizing up a new Philippine market, and it is starting with something factories cannot do without: electricity.
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