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Globe fears for subscriber security online as fraud activities escalate

Globe Telecom is urging Filipinos to be cautious online as law enforcers warn of a fresh rise in online and text fraud.

BTr to auction 5-year RTBs 13 February; initial offer amount P30B

The Bureau of the Treasury said Tuesday it is looking to raise at least P30 billion from the issuance this month of 5-year peso-denominated, fixed-rate retail treasury bonds (RTBs).

DA purging data distinguishing farm owners from farm hands

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday declared its Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) program as delayed and vowed to mobilize 16,000 of its staff nationwide to fast-track the collection, updating and validation of stakeholders' personal and farm data.

Treasury rejects all bids for P30B bonds to cap rate rise

The Bureau of the Treasury rejected all bids at the auction Tuesday of treasury bonds, which were originally issued as five-year debt due January 2029 at a coupon rate of 6.125 percent.

Maynilad STP in Valenzuela begins partial operations

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc., announced on Tuesday the partial operations of its sewage treatment plant (STP) in Marulas, Valenzuela.

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Lifesaver on Wheels: LG turns over ₱1.6-M ambulance to Laguna upland village

Barangay Galalan in Pangil, Laguna, finally has its own ambulance through LG Electronics Philippines’ “Life Saver on Wheels” project, ending years of relying on makeshift transport for emergencies.

DA in talks with DALI Grocery to open bigger, direct markets for Filipino farmers

The Department of Agriculture is exploring a partnership with DALI Everyday Grocery that would give local farmers steady, expanding direct sales channels and boost contract farming opportunities for cooperatives and producer groups.

Mynt IPO draws surge of local demand, boosting market and financial inclusion 

Mynt Inc., operator of GCash, has drawn exceptionally strong domestic interest for its upcoming initial public offering, with state-run pension funds GSIS and SSS among those seeking shares, and lead arranger BDO Capital urging that more stock be set aside for local investors.

Rice imports set to exceed 5 million MT, surpassing 2024 record

The Department of Agriculture confirmed that rice imports are on track to surpass 5 million metric tons this year, a figure that would exceed the previous all-time high of 4.81 million MT recorded in 2024.
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