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DA hopes to hit 20-M metric ton palay harvest this year

Even though the full impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon cannot be entirely discounted, agriculture officials remain hopeful of bountiful palay or unhusked rice harvests this year. 

Six-month net oil import bill down 17% to $8.16B

The country's net oil import bill in the first six months this year eased 17 percent to only $8.16 billion from last year's $9.84 billion, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

Proposed P2.3-B Iloilo waste-to-energy project remains unchallenged

ILOILO CITY - Metro Pacific Investments Corp. unit, Metro Pacific Water’s (MPW) proposal to build a P2.3 billion waste-to-energy (WTE) facility has remained unchallenged...

DOTr rejects NAIA consortium member bid to own equity above 20%

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has thumbed down the request of participating airline-related entities to own more equity than allowed at present at the consortium proposing to rehabilitate, optimize and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for P170.6 billion 

Non-bank financial institutions team up for SME lending

FundSpace, a loan aggregator under Globe’s 917Ventures, has teamed up with Esquire Financing, Inc., a leading non-collateral business loan provider, to provide financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Conquer Kuala Lumpur in 24 hours flat

They said it couldn’t be done. Kuala Lumpur is a sprawling, sensory-overload metropolis where ancient heritage trades punches with ultra-modern skyline ambitions—a city built for leisurely exploration, slow-steeped kopitiam mornings, and tropical pacing. But where others see an impossible itinerary, a true traveler sees a challenge.

Forestry policies in place for credible carbon market

The Philippines has laid the regulatory groundwork for a credible forest carbon market, with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) releasing two key policies designed to meet private sector demands for clear rules, strong safeguards, and transparent project pathways.

Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
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