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P&A Foundation, PICPA, ACPACI renew SOASP partnership

P&A Foundation, Inc., the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) and the Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry (ACPACI) have renewed their partnership for the 28th Search for the Outstanding Accounting Students of the Philippines (SOASP), continuing a program aimed at developing the country’s next generation of accountants.

Nicotine tax debate heats up as illicit trade costs billions

Calls are growing for the government to adopt different tax rates for cigarettes and smoke-free nicotine products, as industry groups warn that steep taxes on vapes and heated tobacco could drive more consumers toward the illicit market.

Globe + KDDI: Starlink mobile roaming now live in Japan

Filipino travelers to Japan stay connected even off-grid—Globe’s Starlink Mobile roaming, powered by KDDI, links compatible phones straight to satellites for messaging, navigation and key apps. No extra device needed. Works alongside regular GoRoam Japan coverage.

PhilHealth, insurers move to cut healthcare costs

Filipinos with private health coverage could get more out of their plans as PhilHealth and private insurers move to coordinate benefits and reduce patients’ out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

Marcos puts Mile-Long property back on sale track

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has put the government’s Mile-Long Property in Makati back on the sale track, potentially turning a prime 22,924-square-meter state asset into fresh funds for priority programs.

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DA: 250K MT frozen fish imports with new incentives

The Department of Agriculture has issued supplemental guidelines for importing up to 250,000 metric tons of frozen fish and aquatic products to keep supplies steady during the lean fishing season.

Eala out of Asian Games tennis finals; keeps bronze

Alex Eala’s Asian Games gold-medal dream began Thursday like a script written for a Filipino tennis fairy tale. It ended instead with a familiar piece of hardware.

Gov’t bolsters action plan to safeguard sugar sector, protect supply and livelihoods

The government, led by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), is stepping up coordinated efforts to tackle challenges facing the sugar industry, from destructive pests to rising costs and market competition. Under the direction of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the agencies are rolling out immediate support and policy reforms to secure production, sustain thousands of jobs, and keep fair prices and steady supplies for Filipino consumers.

Disinflation streak ends as September inflation seen to surge to 6.9%

The country’s four-month streak of slowing price increases is poised to come to a sharp halt, with headline inflation projected to accelerate to 6.9 percent year-on-year in September, up from 6.1 percent in August.
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