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    DA backs direct purchases, stronger market access for farmers

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called for a faster, more disciplined overhaul of how government agencies support farmers and fisherfolk, directing those under the Department of Agriculture to focus on securing stable demand, strengthening market access, and helping agri-fishery enterprises with business-level rigor.

    External debt edges up in 3Q but remains manageable – BSP

    The country’s foreign debt rose slightly in the third quarter of 2025, but levels remained manageable and supportive of overall economic stability, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show.

    ERDB launchesAI-powered knowledge hub

    The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) has launched an AI-powered Knowledge Hub to improve access to its environmental research and publications.

    LandBank, DTI lift MSMEs financing nationwide

    The Land Bank of the Philippines is expanding its push to bankroll grassroots enterprise with a new lending program designed to widen, simplify and tailor financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

    Cebu rallies tourism with travel perks

    Cebu Pacific, the Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRACI), and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have sealed a new partnership designed to supercharge Cebu’s visitor arrivals through flight incentives and bundled stay packages.

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    BOI approvals surge toward P1T on green push

    The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved P977 billion worth of investment projects year to date, signaling robust investor confidence and reinforcing the Philippines’ push to become a regional hub for smart and sustainable investments.

    LFM buys Makati land for P1.1 billion

    LFM Properties Corp. said it has bought a 918-square meter parcel of land in Salcedo Village, Makati, for P1.1 billion, excluding value-added tax.

    DOTr orders more ships for Lucena–Romblon route amid holiday rush

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to speed up the deployment of additional passenger ships at Lucena ports to uuuaddress the growing number of travelers heading to Romblon for Christmas.

    DepEd, optometrists launch national vision screening for kindergarten learners

    The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists, Inc. (IPAO) have launched the National Vision Screening Program (NVSP), which requires vision checks for all kindergarten learners nationwide.
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