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    New policies supercharge Philippine property outlook

    The Philippine property sector is entering 2026 with renewed momentum as sweeping government reforms reset the investment landscape and lift confidence across real estate...

    MPIC unit acquires coconut processor Franklin Baker

    Metro Pacific Coconut Holdings Corp. (MPCH), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), has finalized its acquisition of Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines, one of the country’s oldest and largest coconut processors.

    Manila Water, Rockwell launch EcoSpark sustainability program

    Manila Water has partnered with Rockwell Property Management Corporation (RPMC) and Rockwell Workspaces to launch EcoSpark, a new initiative promoting environmental sustainability.

    Manulife eyes USD1B from new debt issue

    Manulife Financial Corp. has priced a USD1 billion public offering of senior notes at 100 percent of face value, as the global insurer moves to reinforce its funding base and prepare for upcoming refinancing needs.

    PCC green lights Prime Infra, First Gen deal

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared the planned energy deal with First Gen Corp., giving the power firms the regulatory go-ahead to form...

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    DAR to cancel ₱1.8B in land debt, distribute aid in Negros Island

    The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) will cancel nearly ₱1.8 billion in unpaid land amortization and distribute ₱73.6 million in support services across Negros Island on Thursday.

    Singson quits from ICI job

    Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson has resigned as member of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure that is probing controversial flood-control projects. ICI chairman Andres Reyes said Singson resigned because the stress of the commission’s work is taking its toll “on his aging body.” Andres said Malacanang has yet to accept the resignation of and name a replacement for Singson, which could extend the effectivity of his resignation to the end of December. Singson is the second official to quit ICI after special adviser and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong left in September.

    BSP kicks off Christmas season, promotes financial safety

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. led the lighting of the BSP’s Christmas display at its Manila head office on 27 November 2025.

    DA pushes for more local rice varieties after global award

    The Department of Agriculture is urging rice breeders to continue developing new local varieties after PhilRice’s Mabango 3 (NSIC Rc 218 SR), commercially known as Dinorado, won a silver medal at the World’s Best Rice 2025 Awards in Phnom Penh.
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