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Fitch maintains sovereign’s credit status as investment-grade

Fitch Ratings has kept the country's standing as an investment grade issuer or one whose sovereign debt is rated a triple B or BBB, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.

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.

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St. Luke’s Global City performs first SAPIEN 3 valve implant

St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City has successfully performed its first native balloon-expandable Edwards SAPIEN 3 heart valve implantation, expanding minimally invasive treatment options for Filipino patients with severe heart valve disease.

DOTr expands Siargao Airport, upgrades ports to boost tourism

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is improving connectivity to Siargao Island through an expanded airport passenger terminal and upgraded port facilities, aiming to accommodate growing tourism demand and provide travelers with better air and sea transport options.

NPC, Globe boost child online safety against AI misuse

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and Globe Telecom are strengthening efforts to protect Filipino children from online privacy risks and promote responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Lemon Square expands Batangas operations, opens 150th store

Big E Food Corporation, maker of Lemon Square cakes and pastries, is strengthening its presence in Batangas with a new manufacturing facility and the opening of its 150th retail store at LIMA Estate.
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