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AirAsia PH launches P188 fare sale for local and international trips

AirAsia Philippines has rolled out a special fare promotion with one-way base fares starting as low as P188 for select domestic and international routes, aiming to encourage more people to travel.

Telcos plan $500M domestic submarine cable network

The country’s three largest telecommunications companies are set to jointly invest around $500 million to build a nationwide domestic submarine cable network, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced. DICT Secretary Henry Aguda confirmed that PLDT Inc., Globe Telecom, and Converge ICT Solutions Inc. will carry out the project, which will create a far-reaching undersea fiber optic system running from Batanes in the north, looping around Palawan, and linking islands throughout the Visayas and Mindanao.

Gov’t taps Japan nanotech experts in coconut research

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has formalized a partnership with Japan’s Mitsui to test advanced nanotechnology designed to boost coconut farming, moving forward with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s goal of building a modern, technology-driven and sustainable agriculture sector that raises output and improves the lives of farmers.

Davao fresh produce reaches Saudi Arabia shelves after Dubai trade fair success

Fresh agricultural goods from Davao Region have arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking a major commercial milestone that grew from talks held at an international trade exhibition in Dubai.

PCA, Mitsui team up to test nanotechnology for coconut farms

forward with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s goal of building a modern, tech-driven and sustainable agriculture sector that lifts productivity and improves farmers’ lives.

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Unregistered agri warehouses not allowed after Dec. 31, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) makes December 31, 2026 the final cutoff for all agricultural and fishery storage facilities to register. Any facility unlisted after this date will be considered non-compliant and face legal limits.

Skyro takes Philippine lending playbook to Malaysia

Skyro is taking its digital lending business beyond the Philippines, securing regulatory approval to offer online moneylending in Malaysia as it targets consumers with limited access to traditional credit.

ShopSM, Bench, Penshoppe lead Philippine brands in new Asian retail ranking

ShopSM, Bench and Penshoppe are the top Philippine names featured in the first-ever Brand Conviction Index: Asia’s Top 100 Retailers list.

RCEP opens wider Asian market but Filipino goods must earn their place on foreign shelves

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP unlocks a huge regional market for Filipino products, but local makers and sellers must meet higher standards to succeed, business leaders said September 29 at the RCEP Business and Investment Summit.
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