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Front loaded meat imports in May failed to lift downturn in 2023

The country imported 11 percent less meat in 2023 of only 1.2 billion kilograms versus 1.36 billion kilograms in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).

AO 20 a necessary measure to ensure food security—NEDA chief

Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Thursday called as a “necessary measure” for food security the issuance of Administrative Order 20, which streamlines procedures and policies and removes non-tariff barriers for the importation of agricultural products.

Digital economy posts high single-digit growth in 2023

The digital economy grew 7.7 percent larger in 2023 to P2.05 trillion from only P1.90 trillion the year before, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. 

SMC vows to complete ongoing SLEX expansion program in time for the Christmas holidays

SMC vows to complete ongoing SLEX expansion program in time for the Christmas holidays

Filinvest REIT switches 5 buildings to green energy; 3 more set this year

Filinvest REIT Corp., the listed real estate investment trust of the Gotianun Group, said Thursday it has successfully transitioned earlier this year five of its office buildings to renewable energy sources under the government’s Green Energy Option Program.

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Taxumo targets enterprise growth as e-invoicing gains ground

Philippine tax technology startup Taxumo is expanding beyond freelancers and small businesses into the enterprise market, aiming to turn mandatory electronic invoicing into a growth engine that could eventually rival its tax-filing business.

DOT courts foreign investors for health, wellness tourism

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pitching opportunities in healthcare, digital health, rehabilitation, and wellness resorts to foreign investors as the Philippines seeks to establish itself as a regional medical and wellness tourism hub.

Foreign direct investment drops to $4.1 billion in first seven months of 2026

Foreign direct investment inflows to the Philippines experienced a visible slowdown from January to July 2026, dropping to a net total of $4.1 billion compared to the levels recorded during the same period last year.

DA chief pushes ASEAN Integration, highlights “Big Brother” mentorship to empower farmers

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. underscored the critical need for regional cooperation and enhanced market linkages to secure food supplies across Southeast Asia.
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