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    DPWH pushing San Juanico Bridge load boost to 12 tons in 6 mos

    The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) aims to increase the current 3-ton load limit at the San Juanico Bridge to as much as 12 tons in as quickly as six months to help arrest the transport mayhem that has forced Samar authorities to declare a state of emergency in the province.

    Philippines stuns Iran, wins 2025 Women’s Ice Hockey Asia Cup

    It was bound to happen—a rematch a year in the making, and this time, the ending was different. The Philippines and Iran—undefeated and dominant all tournament long—clashed in a high-stakes finale Friday at the 2025 Women’s Ice Hockey Asia Cup in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. 

    DA, SRA step up fight versus sugarcane pest in Negros Island

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona inspected sugarcane fields in Bacolod City on Thursday, as part of intensified efforts to combat red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI)—a pest threatening sugar production on Negros Island.

    Permanent ban for driver in Quezon City crash

    The Land Transportation Office (LTO) under the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has permanently revoked the driver's license of the truck operator involved in a deadly road accident on Batasan-San Mateo Road in Quezon City last week.

    PLDT powers SB Finance’s nationwide expansion

    SB Finance Inc. has partnered with PLDT Enterprise to build a secure, scalable, and high-performance core network, marking a significant step in its digital transformation and nationwide expansion.

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    Drones deliver high yields in rice weed control trials

    The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has reported promising results in using drones for weed control in wet direct-seeded rice fields.

    SM Investments wins 17th Platinum Award for Sustainability Leadership

    SM Investments Corporation has earned its 17th consecutive Platinum Award at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards, organized by Hong Kong-based The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd. Its banking subsidiary, BDO Unibank Inc., also received a Platinum Award for sustainability performance.

    BSP pause could keep yield curve steady — Manulife

    Manulife Investment Management (MIM) expects the yield curve in the fixed income market to remain stable should the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) keep its key interest rate at 5 percent at its rate-setting meeting on Thursday.

    Clark Moon Festival 2025 highlights community partnerships, regional growth

    The Clark community gathered at Clark Global City’s West Aeropark on Monday to celebrate the Clark Moon Festival 2025, marking the Mid-Autumn Festival with cultural performances and a reaffirmation of partnerships aimed at driving the region’s development.
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