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DA bans bird, poultry imports from Australia

The Department of Agriculture has ordered a ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds from Australia following outbreaks of the deadly H7N3 and H7N9 avian influenza virus in the state of Victoria. 

MB member Anita Linda Aquino resigns

Monetary board member Anita Linda Aquino, just under four years as member of the policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, has resigned in the wake of a scandal involving ghost central bank employees.

Former Energy Secretary Camacho named chairman of Nickel Asia board

Nickel Asia Corp. on Friday announced the appointment of Jose Isidro N. Camacho as chairman of the company, succeeding Gerard Brimo who retired from the listed nickel mining company.

Foot traffic at PITX seen hitting 150 million this month

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), the country's pioneering landport, on Friday reported hitting the 146 million mark in foot traffic since its inception in November 2018.

MBC supports Meralco’s franchise renewal

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has secured the backing of another major business group in its bid to renew its franchise set to expire in 2028. 

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Jollibee bags Advertiser of the Year, wins 10 SMARTIES 

Jollibee Philippines emerged as Advertiser of the Year at the SMARTIES Philippines 2026 Awards, taking home 10 honors for campaigns that combine artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and creativity to drive consumer engagement and business impact.

DTI assured stable prices, supplies ahead of Christmas

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to avoid panic-buying and hoarding, assuring the public that supplies of basic goods remain adequate and prices stable ahead of Christmas and the anticipated Super El Niño.

DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.

Globe tops NTC SMS test; posts strong speed, fewer drop calls 

Globe led the National Telecommunications Commission’s latest service quality tests, recording the highest SMS success rate at 99.41 percent — the only provider to pass the NTC’s 99 percent standard. Its call drop ratio hit just 0.74 percent, well below the 2 percent limit, while peak download speed reached 381 Mbps.
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