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Healthcare units combine as telemedicine partners

KonsultaMD has partnered with Forticare Health System International, Inc. to expand patient access to quality healthcare across the country.

Business, trade groups denounce P100 legislated wage hike as a burden for MSMEs, informal workers

Most major trade and business organizations in the Philippines have expressed strong opposition to the Senate-proposed P100 minimum wage increase, warning of grave consequences for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the millions of workers in the informal sector.

BTr to proceed with T-bill auction but drops T-bond next week

The Bureau of the Treasury will proceed with the regular treasury bill auction on Monday but has cancelled an earlier plan to offer 10-year treasury bond next week.

DA adopts low-water-use strategies amid El Niño, allowing farmers to continue planting rice

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement rice farming strategies that require less water, allowing farmers to continue planting rice in the face of El Niño. 

DOTr awards P171-B NAIA rehab contract to San Miguel Group

The Department of Transportation on Friday awarded to the San Miguel Group the P171 billion contract to rehabilitate, operate and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the country’s main international gateway.

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NFA cites funding gap in meeting 15-day rice buffer stock target

The National Food Authority (NFA) is struggling to meet the government’s 15-day rice buffer stock requirement as stagnant funding, limited storage and inadequate logistics constrain its ability to buy more palay from Filipino farmers.

Healthcare gaps threaten PH tourism growth, Ayala exec warns

The Philippines’ tourism ambitions face a major hurdle as inadequate healthcare in popular destinations and high operating costs discourage investment in medical facilities.

ADB offers $500M emergency funding as El Niño risks loom

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to provide the Philippines with up to USD500 million in emergency financing to help address disasters, including the potential impact of a severe El Niño episode, although the government has yet to request additional assistance.

PITX plans smart transport hub network as terminal nears capacity

From a once-contested solution to Metro Manila’s provincial bus congestion, PITX is positioning itself for a bigger role in the country’s transport system as passenger traffic approaches its design capacity.
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