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DA steps up rice production shields as El Niño threatens

The Department of Agriculture is ramping up safeguards to protect the country's rice sector as El Niño intensifies, drawing on years of improvements and hard-earned lessons to keep food supplies steady and prices stable.

Globe, Ayala Foundation expand digital learning for public school classrooms

As the country wraps up National Teachers’ Month, Globe and Ayala Foundation are rolling out a teacher-centered digital learning program to help public school educators meet each student at their own pace.

MARINA pushes fleet modernization for safer, greener, more reliable inter-island travel and cargo transport

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is making the modernization of the country’s aging domestic shipping fleet its top priority, aiming to roll out safer, cleaner and more fuel-efficient vessels to boost inter-island transport across the archipelago.

PCCI lauds BIR tax relief program

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has commended BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza and the bureau for the One-Time Abatement Program, calling it a practical way for micro businesses to settle old tax debts and close pending cases.

Century Properties adds P6.35B housing projects in Laguna, Batangas

Century Properties Group Inc. (CPGI) is adding 3,265 homes worth a combined P6.35 billion to its portfolio through two new developments in Laguna and Batangas, targeting workers near major industrial and employment hubs in CALABARZON.

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Central banks must adopt for AI era— BSP chief

Central banks around the world must prepare to seize both the opportunities and navigate the challenges brought by artificial intelligence while upholding their key missions of keeping prices steady and financial systems secure.

STI Holdings’ assets climb 10% to P18.7B

STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. (STI Holdings) grew its consolidated assets by 10 percent to P18.69 billion in the financial year ended June 2026, as strong tertiary enrollment and continued investments in campus infrastructure and education technology supported its financial performance.

Monde Nissin trims capex, targets premium noodle market growth

Monde Nissin Corp. has reduced its 2026 capital expenditure budget to P5.4 billion from about P6.5 billion, prioritizing a new biscuit manufacturing plant in Northern Luzon as it navigates softer noodle volumes and intensifying competition from premium imports.

ERC issues show cause orders against power firms over excessive unplanned outages

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has stepped up its drive to keep electricity supply steady, issuing 24 show cause orders to 13 power generation companies whose facilities repeatedly went offline beyond allowed limits. Released on October 14, 2026, these orders require the firms to submit verified explanations on why their units exceeded the allowable equivalent unplanned outage limits set under existing reliability rules.
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