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Five-month PH rice imports 2.4 million metric tons – ISDA

The Philippines has imported 2.3 million metric tons of rice in the first five months of the year, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates.

PGCP projects as much as 400 MW additional capacity from Luzon steam fields

The Philippine Geothermal Production Co. Inc. (PGPC) is conducting exploration and development activities for new geothermal energy sources in various parts of Luzon.

Robust transport sector helping tourism industry secure 2024 target visitor arrival

The Department of Transportation Secretary said a robust transport sector is critical in attracting more tourists to the Philippines.

Globe filtering systems report sharp drop in spam messages

Globe Telecom on Sunday reported a 79 percent drop in blocked spam SMS messages in the second quarter this year compared to the same period last year.

Wider rice sale at P29 a kilo may include areas outside Luzon by Aug — DA chief

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said Friday that government will expand coverage of the P29 rice program to include areas outside of Luzon by next month. 

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Buenas PH launches sports campaign promoting responsible gaming

PAGCOR-regulated gaming platform Buenas PH has launched a sports and wellness campaign aimed at promoting physical activity, digital moderation and responsible gaming among Filipino online gaming communities.

BIR clears tax compliance hurdle for nationwide e-notarization rollout

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has established a mechanism for electronic notaries public to comply with documentary stamp tax (DST) requirements, addressing a key regulatory hurdle in the nationwide rollout of electronic notarization for property and corporate transactions.

 BPI names Ginbee Go to lead bank after Limcaoco

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has named consumer banking chief Maria Cristina “Ginbee” L. Go as the incoming president and chief executive officer, the first female to hold the leadership spot in one of the Philippines’ oldest and largest banks.

BPI earns P48.9B as loans, fee income drive growth

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported net income of P48.9 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by sustained loan expansion, stronger fee-based revenues and continued business activity, while higher operating costs and credit provisions tempered earnings.
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