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Scheduled Friday inquiry into rice tariff cuts a sham – FFF

The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF), acknowledged as the country's largest and most effective group of rural farmers, fears the inquiry into the proposal to reduce the tariff on rice is nothing more than a sham show. 

Microgrid auction guidelines out soon – DOE

The Department of Energy (DOE) is about to complete the guidelines under which so-called microgrid service areas will be sold to investors at auction.

SRA to deploy Japanese farm machinery for sugar growers

Japan has extended the Philippines a grant worth P314 million in the form of farm equipment that will benefit the country's sugar workers.

PCC revisits Robinsons Retail pharmaceutical acquisition

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is taking a second look at the acquisition of Visayas-based Rose Pharmacy by Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.

Fintech successfully raises $2.1M from investors

BayaniPay, a global payments solution platform, on Wednesday bared expanding its seed fund to $6.6 million from existing investors to help cement its status as a powerhouse cross-border fintech company.

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DP World expands Southeast Asia logistics network with PH opening

DP World is adding new logistics capacity across Southeast Asia as manufacturers and retailers race to make regional supply chains faster and more resilient, with facilities in the Philippines and Kuala Lumpur due to open later this year.

Philippines, Singapore modernize tax treaty to boost investment

The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations to modernize their nearly five-decade-old tax treaty, potentially giving businesses greater certainty on cross-border transactions as economic ties between the two countries deepen.

Semirara cuts workforce as seawater threatens Acacia mine

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is scaling back operations at its Acacia mine as rising seawater inflows strain pumping capacity and threaten access to the mine’s remaining coal reserves.

Shell, Landers link fuel and retail membership perks

Shell Pilipinas Corp. and Landers Superstore are combining their fuel and retail networks under a strategic partnership aimed at expanding customer reach while extending membership benefits across fuel purchases and everyday shopping.
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