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The government, in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and allied organizations, has launched a pilot project for satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory services aimed at strengthening climate resilience in the agriculture sector.

EastWest Bank has convened a high-level forum focused on family enterprise strategy and succession planning. The event gathered clients from EastWest’s priority, retail, and corporate banking segments, offering a structured platform to address leadership transitions and intergenerational governance.

Makati Mayor Abby Binay today said the city government recently acquired three units of the Rosenbauer Smart Firefighting Robot to further enhance the city’s modern emergency response capabilities. The mayor said the robots offer an alternative way to aid in fire suppression and rescue efforts, especially in high-risk incidents such as those involving hazardous materials, reducing the risk to rescuers’ lives. 

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is allocating up to USD500 million for the Philippines under a new USD1.5 billion regional program aimed at transforming rice farming practices across the Asia-Pacific, with a strong policy focus on sustainability, climate adaptation, and food security.

Motorists will face higher fuel costs starting Tuesday as major and independent retailers implement across-the-board price hikes. Gasoline prices will increase by P0.60 per liter, diesel by P0.95, and kerosene by P0.30, marking the fourth straight week of increases for gasoline.