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    DA pushes limited rice varieties to improve processing efficiency

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging rice farmers in areas covered by rice processing systems (RPS) to plant only one or two rice varieties per area to speed up processing and reduce costs.

    Fabian S. Dee, Metrobank President/CEO 

    Fabian S. Dee, 62, stands as one of the country’s most respected banking leaders, serving as President and CEO of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), the country’s premier universal bank.

    Check-in, check-out, fall in love

    Love is in the air—and this year, it has a confirmed weekend booking.

    TikTok deal ends control standoff, averts US ban

    TikTok on Thursday finalized an agreement placing its US operations into a new joint venture controlled by American investors, ending years of political and regulatory pressure over Chinese ownership.

    Manila Intl Auto Show asks—Quo vadis mobility? 

    The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) roars back on April 9–12, 2026, reclaiming the spotlight at the World Trade Center Metro Manila with a bigger, bolder showcase of where mobility is headed next.

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    Public scoping set for proposed Pampanga industrial gas facility

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping on January 28, 2026 for a proposed industrial gas facility in San Simon, Pampanga.

    Cebu Pacific eyes China flight expansion as visa-free policy rolls out

    Cebu Pacific said it is ready to increase flights to China if travel demand rises, following the Philippine government’s move to allow visa-free entry for Chinese tourists.

    Aboitiz InfraCapital Airports post strong passenger growth in 2025

    Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) said its airport portfolio handled a total of 16.7 million passenger arrivals in 2025, reflecting strong demand for air travel in the Visayas and Northern Mindanao and highlighting the growing role of its airports in regional development.

    DA draws line on farmland conversion in food security push

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has delivered a bold policy pivot, ordering an immediate freeze on all new agricultural land reclassification applications as the Department of Agriculture (DA) moves to fortify the nation’s food security strategy and shield precious farmland from rapid conversion pressures.
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