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DENR cancels environment agreement with controversial Siargao community

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday canceled its agreement with the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) for violating the provisions of the tenurial instrument awarded in June 2004 covering 353 hectares of the Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS) in Surigao del Norte.

Latest adjustments show gasoline P8.20 more expensive per liter at the pumps thus far this year

The various fuel retailers follow up on last week's mixed adjustments with an across-the-board increase in prices beginning past midnight Tuesday.

Monetary Board raises forecast inflation a notch higher but keeps policy settings unchanged

The policy-making Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday held its benchmark interest rate, also known as target reverse repurchase (RRP) rate at 6.50 percent for the fourth time in a series, meeting market expectations. 

Treasury bill, bond rates up at Monday’s auction; market eyes BSP meet, inflation

Treasury bill and bond rates were higher at the double auction Monday, with higher inflation in March and a wide budget deficit in February dominating the news ahead the interest rate-setting meeting of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Fintech extends P118 billion clean loans on close to 4 million Filipinos

Fuse Lending, Inc. on Monday reported surpassing the P118 billion mark in life-to-date loans disbursed through GCash app as of the end of 2023, empowering nearly four million Filipinos. 

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Philippines targets Japan’s horticulture market at Green X Expo 2027

The Philippines is setting its sights firmly on Japan’s high-value horticulture market, using Green X Expo 2027 in Yokohama to boost exports, attract investment, and showcase the country’s shift toward climate-resilient agriculture.

Bronze in the Bowl: PH rice earns global recognition

Rice is a Filipino staple, but making its mark among the world’s finest grains is no small achievement.

Public scoping set for up to ₱300 million broiler breeder farm expansion in Tarlac

A public scoping meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026 for the ₱250–300 million broiler breeder farm expansion in Barangay Buenavista, led by DENR-EMB and proponent Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corp. (CPFPC).

Phinma sets sights on Vietnam as next stop for regional education expansion

Phinma Corp. is eyeing Vietnam as a key new market to grow its already expanding network of educational institutions across Southeast Asia, company leadership has confirmed.
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