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PH eyes tourism investments as ASEAN spotlight turns to Manila

The Philippines is shifting its tourism strategy from simply counting arrivals to attracting long-term investments, as it prepares to host ASEAN tourism ministers this week and showcase the country as a regional tourism hub.

Batang Matatag expands to 44 Pasig schools

Batang Matatag is expanding to 44 schools in Pasig as the child health initiative marks its fifth year, bringing health education on gut health and everyday hygiene to more school communities.

Nestlé turns cleanup into circular economy action

Plastic has a way of coming back. Nestlé Philippines wants to make sure it returns to the recycling loop—not the ocean.

PH compounded pharmacy market set to hit P212 billion amid rising demand for personalized care

The compounded pharmacy market in the Philippines is seen growing 1.8 percent higher this year to around P212 billion from its level in 2025, personalities at the PRIMA ASEAN Congress in Taguig City said.

NFA boosts rice stocks, advances modernization at 54

The National Food Authority is ramping up rice procurement, distribution, and facility upgrades as it marks 54 years, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. affirming the agency’s vital role in steady, affordable rice supply for Filipinos.

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Alas Pilipinas men’s team battled South Korea broke

The Alas Pilipinas national men’s volleyball team put up a gallant stand before dropping a tight contest in straight sets, 16–25, 25–27, 22–25, to South Korea in their opening match of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday.

₱310.9M Nueva Vizcaya farm road breaks ground

The Department of Agriculture (DA) broke ground Sunday on the P310.9-million Pangawan–Banao farm-to-market road project in Nueva Vizcaya.

El Niño farm damage hits P6.87B; food costs set to rise

The Department of Agriculture (DA) reports initial damage from the ongoing El Niño has reached P6.87 billion, hitting crops and livelihoods across the country and raising concerns over food supply and consumer prices.

Fuel cost drops after weeks of steep hikes

Fuel prices will finally go down this week following three consecutive weeks of sharp increases, a top industry official confirmed Sunday.
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