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LANDBANK, Bohol LGU in fish buy-back program

The Land Bank of Philippines and the provincial government of Bohol are partners in a fish buy-back program providing local fishers a sure market for their daily catch while reducing the retail price of fish in the province.

Nickel Asia in deal to secure P2B loan for solar farm project

Nickel Asia Corp. said Tuesday its board approved its entry into a surety deal with Security Bank Corp. to secure an additional P2.0 billion...

Cost, ignorance explain reluctance to seek insurance cover

Grab Philippines has partnered with two leading insurance brands to provide flexible insurance products for its driver-partners and loved ones. 

Aboitiz Group re-elected to United Nations Global Compact Network

The Aboitiz group remains board trustees at the United Nations Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) and expected to champion the country’s corporate sustainability initiatives on the international stage. 

Buoyant ore prices push 2022 Nickel Asia income higher

Nickel Asia Corp. on Tuesday reported net income of P7.93 billion in 2022, a 15 percent rise from only P7.81 billion the previous year, despite lower sales volume. 

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DTI wins pledge to hold prices steady

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has secured a voluntary commitment from manufacturers and retailers to keep prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) unchanged until April 16, offering temporary relief to Filipino households amid global uncertainties.

McDonald’s Philippines stretches Earth Hour into a month

In a country where lights rarely go out, McDonald’s Philippines is deliberately flipping the switch—again and again.

Price Council backs DA-proposed temporary price cap on imported rice

The National Price Coordinating Council NPCC has endorsed the imposition of a P50 per kilo price ceiling on imported rice as surging global oil prices driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to push up food costs in the Philippines.

World Bank $1B financing targets Philippine farm transformation

At least five million Filipino farmers are poised to benefit from a USD1-billion World Bank financing package aimed at accelerating a nationwide shift toward higher productivity, diversification, and climate resilience—an overhaul long seen as critical to stabilizing food supply and rural incomes.
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