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Reopened Strait of Hormuz allows gov’t focus on El Niño preparations

The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomes on Tuesday the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran peace deal. This shipping route had been closed for over 100 days, pushing up costs for fuel, fertilizer, and transport worldwide.

Asticom joins Workday Partner Program to bring global HR and finance tech to PH

Asticom Holding Co. Inc. has joined the Workday Partner Program, making Workday’s Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions available to businesses in the Philippines.

Marcos eyes economic recovery from Middle East peace deal

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed reports of a US-Iran agreement on Tuesday, saying a lasting peace could help ease pressure on the global economy and bring relief to countries struggling with elevated fuel prices and economic uncertainty.

New Maersk route boosts trade at Iloilo’s VCT

The Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), run by ICTSI at the Port of Iloilo, has improved regional connectivity with the start of Maersk’s weekly PH6 service.

Lufthansa expansion signals rising German confidence in PH

German aviation services giant Lufthansa Technik is deepening its commitment to the Philippines, unveiling a major expansion at Clark International Airport that highlights the country's growing appeal as a strategic investment destination and aviation hub in Asia.

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Thai Expo opens innovation doors for Philippine MSMEs

The Philippines sent a record 300 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to ProPak Asia 2026 in Bangkok, underscoring a growing recognition that technology adoption is becoming critical to staying competitive in an increasingly demanding market.

Germany backs swift completion of EU-PH trade deal

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier threw his weight behind the swift completion of the European Union-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signaling stronger investor interest in the Philippines and deeper economic cooperation as global trade patterns continue to shift.

Farmer’s son turns coconut night climb into code

For generations, the work of a mananguete has depended on strong legs, steady hands and a willingness to climb towering coconut trees in the dead of night. For mechanical engineer Arniel “Maxi” Cunahap, it also became the inspiration for a patented invention that could transform one of Philippine agriculture’s most dangerous jobs.

SEC approves Global One Hotel Group rental pool program

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Global One Hotel Group Inc.’s rental pool program under its streamlined SEC RENT guidelines, which ease registration for real estate investment contracts.
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