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LRT 1 Cavite Extension project on track to a late-2024 completion

Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) on Thursday said it remains on track towards completing Phase 1 of the 11.7-kilometer LRT-1 Cavite Extension project by...

EEI COO Antonio takes over as president, CEO in May 

EEI Corp., the listed construction arm of the Yuchengo Group, said Thursday it will have a new president and chief executive officer in May—Henry...

GSIS buys minority stake in Nickel Asia for P1.46 billion 

Listed mining firm Nickel Asia Corp. said Thursday that Government Service Insurance System, the state pension fund for public sector workers, has bought a...

DBM releases P1.18-B rice assistance for government workers

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released to the National Food Authority (NFA) a total of P1,182,905,000 for the grant of a...

Ayala Land unit launches 5th industrial estate development

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. said Thursday it launched its fifth industrial estate, a 55-hectare development in Padre Garcia called Batangas Technopark that is registered...

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DA begins fuel subsidy rollout for farmers; fisherfolk aid continues

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has secured P50 million to start distributing fuel subsidies to farmers affected by rising oil prices.

P1.84B irrigation project in Isabela set for public consultation

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) will hold a public consultation on April 7, 2026, for the proposed Paculago Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Sta. Maria, Isabela.

FINEX urges deeper markets to sustain growth

The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines is calling for faster development of the country’s capital markets, warning that sustaining economic growth will require broader, more reliable sources of long-term funding.

Peso slips to P60 vs USD, stocks wobble on oil shock

The peso is likely to stay under pressure after breaking the 60:$1 mark, with volatility risks skewed to the upside, according to analyst Michael Ricafort. The currency closed at a record P60.10 on March 19 as renewed Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher—fueling inflation concerns and widening the country’s trade gap.
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