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Land Bank loans for rice farmers under RCEF total P2.5B

The Land Bank of the Philippines reported extending loans under the expanded rice credit assistance program of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ERCA-RCEF) reaching P2.5 billion as of end-April this year.

PLDT convinces labor union to call off planned strike

PLDT Inc. and its labor union reached an agreement to start negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, effectively terminating the planned strike.

Bloomberry denies Thai casino plan, calls report speculation

Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the resorts and casino operations of billionaire Enrique Razon Jr., on Tuesday denied reports it is planning to establish a casino operation in Thailand.

Asialink seen growing exponentially

Creador, which recently bought 18 percent of Asialink Finance Corp., projects Asialink to grow exponentially in the years forward now that it has more resources to address substantial unmet demands for loans from the largely unbanked small and medium enterprises.

EDC lists P10-billion fixed rate Asean green bonds

Renewable energy developer Energy Development Corp. (EDC) has listed P10 billion in fixed rate ASEAN green bonds representing the second tranche of its P15-billion shelf registration at the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx).

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Toyota unveils Tamaraw MPUV, expands electrified vehicle lineup

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will highlight its locally manufactured Tamaraw public transport platform and expanding electrified vehicle lineup at two automotive exhibitions from October 22 to 24 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, reflecting its dual focus on commercial mobility and vehicle electrification.

DTI helps MNEX fast-track ₱180M Batangas manufacturing plant 

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is working to accelerate the launch of Singaporean manufacturer MNEX’s P180-million precision manufacturing facility in Batangas, with production targeted to begin in early 2027.

Foreign currency reserves dip to $99.5 billion in September 

The country’s gross international reserves dipped to $99.5 billion at the end of September 2026, down from the previous month’s balance, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Philippine firms face AI security gaps despite strong cyber defenses

Philippine organizations are struggling to secure artificial intelligence (AI) agents and coordinate cyber defense operations, even as they demonstrate stronger-than-average cybersecurity readiness, according to Cisco’s latest report.
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