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Foreign investment pledges in 4Q more than double to P349.45B

Foreign investments approved by various investment promotions agencies reached P394.45 billion in the fourth quarter, more than double the P173.61 billion in the year-earlier period even though a number of IPAs didn’t report any approvals during the period.

Sunlight Air makes big move to Clark International Airport

Boutique airline Sunlight Air is moving its operations to its new home, Clark International Airport (CRK), on schedule this April 1, 2024. This comes with added nonstop routes to Boracay, daily flights to and from Cebu, and limited-edition Sunlight Air merchandise to celebrate the airline’s newest milestone.

US to scrutinize Disney, Fox, Warner sports streaming deal, Bloomberg Law reports

The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to scrutinize a sports streaming platform planned by Walt Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery over concerns it could harm consumers, sports leagues and rivals, Bloomberg Law reported on Thursday.

India rice prices stay at record highs, Thai rice eases, Vietnam activity picks up

Rates of parboiled rice exported from India held record high levels hit this week even as demand was subdued from African buyers, while Vietnam saw increased trading activity after the holiday period.

OpenAI introduces AI model that turns text into video

Microsoft-backed OpenAI is working on a software that can generate minute-long videos based on text prompts, the company said on Thursday.

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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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