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    Red-striped pest threatens PH sugar output

    The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Monday called for the declaration of emergency powers and urgent inter-agency action as the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in Negros Island escalates, threatening over 60 percent of the nation’s sugar production.

    DA ships 35K rice bags to Visayas in subsidy push

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday led the send-off of 35,000 bags of rice from Occidental Mindoro to Central Visayas, marking the second major shipment under the government’s flagship P20 per kilo rice initiative.

    PH launches first commercial mango export to Italy

    The Philippines has successfully completed its first commercial shipment of mangoes to Italy, marking a milestone in the country’s agricultural export expansion, the Department of Agriculture (DA)announced Monday.

    Ilocos Norte OSW project secures environmental nod

    Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corp. (BENLC), an affiliate of PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC), has received pre-development environmental clearance from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to proceed with critical site studies for its 2,000-megawatt offshore wind (OSW) project in Ilocos Norte.

    GCash, Pluang PH cleared to test US stock platforms in SEC sandbox

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the entry of G-Xchange Inc. (GCash) and Macodimarc Technology Corp. (Pluang PH) into its strategic sandbox (StratBox) program, a regulatory initiative designed to foster innovation in the capital markets.

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    BPI wins major honors at 2025 ABF Retail Banking Awards

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) earned six prestigious awards at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards, further cementing its position as a leading force in the Philippine banking industry.

    DOE unveils new petroleum exploration projects 

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched eight new petroleum service contracts (PSCs) in a renewed push to strengthen the Philippines’ energy independence and reduce reliance on imported fuel. 

    Tokyo-Manila defense ties deepen amid maritime security focus

    Japan and the Philippines continue to strengthen their maritime defense cooperation, with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya reaffirming Tokyo’s commitment to supporting Manila’s maritime security capabilities during the Blue Economy Annual Trade & Conference (BEACON EXPO 2025) held at the Mall of Asia.

    Kaspersky warns of rising deepfake threat, urges swift registration

    Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned Filipinos of the growing danger posed by deepfake technology and urged the government to implement stronger legislation to combat this emerging cyber threat.
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