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    Palay prices rebound as import ban holds

    Farmgate prices of palay improved in December from November, buoyed by the government’s decision to extend the rice import ban until the end of the year, offering temporary relief to local farmers after months of weak prices.

    Las Vegas consumer show yield fresh investments

    Fresh investment leads for the Philippines emerged on the sidelines of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas, underscoring how the country is positioning itself beyond consumer tech hype and into manufacturing, aerospace, and services growth.

    Money supply expands in November, liquidity growth slows

    Domestic liquidity grew by 7.6 percent year-on-year to P19.4 trillion in November, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), reflecting continued expansion in money supply even as growth eased from the previous month.

    CEPA opens Gulf gateway for  Philippines

    Nearly 95 percent of Philippine exports to the United Arab Emirates will now enjoy preferential tariff treatment, giving Filipino manufacturers a sharp competitive edge under the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Department of Trade and Industry said.

    APECO building Northern Aurora tourism corridor

    Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO) is rolling out a P220-million infrastructure blitz to turn Northern Aurora’s Dinalungan–Casiguran–Dilasag (DiCaDi) corridor from postcard potential into an investable tourism gateway. 

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    Transmission charges dip in January bills, helping homes and businesses

    Electricity consumers will pay slightly lower transmission charges in their January 2026 power bills, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said.

    Jollibee to stay focused on growth despite international spin-off

    Jollibee Foods Corp. said Wednesday it will continue focusing on growing its business even as it moves forward with plans to spin off its international operations.

    Megaworld raises stake on office future

    Property giant Megaworld Corp. is expanding its office platform with the launch of a new leasing group, a move aimed at reinforcing its position as the Philippines’ largest office developer while advancing its goal of building a 2-million-square-meter leasable office portfolio.

    Visa, GCash launch cross-border wallet funding for Filipinos

    Visa has partnered with GCash and makes it easier and safer to send money from abroad directly to GCash wallets in the Philippines. Through Visa Direct, individuals and businesses worldwide can now transfer funds straight to GCash, benefiting more than 90 million users with faster and more convenient access to overseas money.
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