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Investing in reforestation: Key focus of DENR’s partnership with Japan

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is ramping up efforts to prioritize reforestation and sustainable land use, marking a pivotal move in its partnership with Japan.

Philippines slips to fourth in global banana exports

The Philippines is poised to lose its position as one of the top three banana exporters in the world, with projections showing the country will fall to fourth place in 2024.

Weather events ruin P67.68M worth of agricultural products, infrastructure

The agriculture sector is grappling with significant losses following the combined effects of a shear line, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), and the northeast monsoon, which have caused damage valued at P67.68 million.

NAIAx, Skyway Stage 3 to cut commute times with higher speed limits

SMC Infrastructure announced Tuesday that significant reductions in travel time are expected on the NAIA Expressway (NAIAx) and select sections of Skyway Stage 3, thanks to an increase in the speed limit to 80 kilometers per hour (kph).

Turning art into career opportunities: Asia Pacific College’s impact on digital creativity

As the digital age continues to reshape the media landscape, Asia Pacific College (APC), a part of the SM Group, is leading the way in transforming art education into viable career paths.

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EastWest posts ₱5‑billion nine‑month net income amid tougher macro backdrop

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) turned in a ₱5.0‑billion net income for the first nine months of 2026, delivering solid profitability even as broader economic conditions grew more challenging, a performance that signals resilient core operations for investors and market watchers.

Medical center teams up with Singapore partners to boost geriatric care in Southern Luzon

The Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (MMMC) has forged a partnership with Inspire Healthcare Singapore and the Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) to advance its Geriatric Unit, as the hospital moves to address the rising healthcare demand from older adults across Southern Luzon.

Idle bamboo land offers opening for Philippine firms in $73B global market

The Philippines has plenty of bamboo-growing land. What it lacks is enough businesses turning the fast-growing grass into products worth considerably more than garden stakes and handicrafts.

Smart call-drop rate breaches NTC standard in Undas tests

Smart Communications recorded a 5.26 percent call-drop rate in government tests at Metro Manila bus terminals ahead of Undas, breaching the National Telecommunications Commission’s prescribed ceiling of less than 2 percent even as the regulator found generally strong mobile network performance.
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