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Vietnam fertilizer technology impresses Agri chief Tiu Laurel

Department of Agriculture (DA)officials have met with executives of the Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Co. in Vietnam to explore areas of cooperation in...

Manila hurdles 15 of 18 FATF action list; exits grey roster early next year if actionables all work out

The Philippines has made good progress in its fight against money laundering and terrorist financing activities from when the authorities in Manila last discussed the subjects with the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Eli Remolona said on Monday.

Recto plans a return to samurai, global bond markets within the year

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Monday acknowledged considering the sale of samurai bonds and a return to the global bond market with a US dollar-denominated IOU within the year.

Treasury bill yields marginally higher on inflation concern after wage hike

Treasury bill yields were marginally higher at the auction Monday, with the market awaiting the impact on inflation of the latest minimum wage hike in Metro Manila and a fresh round of increases in fuel prices.

NG debt hits P15.35 trillion in May

Outstanding Philippine national government (NG) debt totalled P15.35 trillion in May, an increase of P330.39 billion, or 2.2 percent, from end-April level. This was primarily attributed to the impact of local currency depreciation on the value of NG's foreign-currency denominated debt.

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ADB warns Philippine farms, infrastructure face rising coastal flood risks

The Philippines faces mounting risks to agricultural production, infrastructure and economic activity as coastal flooding intensifies, underscoring the need to integrate climate resilience into development planning and investment decisions, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia–Pacific Climate Report 2026.

Vivant Foundation upgrades La Union schools, expands library

Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), together with Vivant Energy Corporation and its subsidiary 1590 Energy Corporation, has upgraded electrical systems in three public elementary schools and provided library packages to 14 schools in Bauang South District, La Union, as part of efforts to improve learning environments and support literacy.

JPMorganChase earns two awards for workplace inclusion

JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity in the Philippines.

Philippines to advance low-carbon cement across ASEAN

The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.
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