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Rubber, livestock, poultry and aquaculture to benefit from DA boost programs

The Department of Agriculture (DA) projects greater production output for rubber, livestock, poultry and aquaculture as consequence of several enhancement programs prepared by the agency.

Paymongo has a new CEO

PayMongo on Friday announced the appointment of Jojo Malolos as president and CEO of PayMongo, effective February 1, 2023. As part of this appointment, Isabel Ridad will step down as interim CEO and will leave the company as she pursues her own venture. To ensure a smooth transition, Isabel will assist by remaining with the company until the end of February and continue to serve on the PayMongo Board of Directors thereafter. 

VistaREIT spent P1.9B of IPO proceeds for various real estate projects

VistaREIT, Inc. (VREIT), the commercial real estate investment trust of integrated property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., already spent around P1.9 billion of the proceeds from its initial public offer of shares in June.

DMCI, Union Bank boot out Megaworld, Robinsons Land from PSEi

DMCI and Union Bank will replace Megaworld Corp. and Robinsons Land Corp., which will be booted out at the 30-company PSEi, based on the 2022 index review of the Philippine Stock Exchange. 

A quick and easy guide on preparing for 2023 travels

Although the global economy has reopened, the after-effects of the pandemic have changed the ways in which people travel. From lockdown uncertainties in some parts of the world to added travel requirements like vaccine shots and contact tracing forms, there seems a daunting checklist that we need to clear out for our next trip. Of course, there’s still the dark cloud that doesn’t seem to go away - how safe is it really to start traveling again? 

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Philippine bamboo venture joins ASEAN inclusive business awards

A Philippine bamboo cooperative is joining 10 other Southeast Asian enterprises in the ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards, putting the spotlight on companies that are trying to make community livelihoods part of the business model rather than an afterthought.

Globe brings 917 GDay 2026 nationwide via community pop-ups

Globe’s 917 GDay 2026 “Love Overload” runs September–October across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, bringing festivities closer to neighborhoods and local events. Pop-ups are set for Quezon City, General Trias, Cebu, Lucena, Bacolod and Angeles City, aligning with the Siomai Festival, MassKara Festival and Tigtigan celebrations. CMO KD Dizon said the tour aims to deliver customer appreciation through accessible, community-centered moments.

Davao farmers rise from low-value crops to global cacao acclaim 

Farmers in Barangay Saloy, Calinan, once struggled with unstable earnings from corn and banana, with idle cogon-covered land offering little hope for better lives. Today, their shift to high-quality cacao agroforestry backed by government and private support has lifted their livelihoods, restored forests, and earned international recognition for their produce.

One Meralco Foundation supports 300 San Juan pupils

More than 300 elementary students in San Juan City received school supplies and access to new reading spaces as the One Meralco Foundation (OMF) expanded its Balik Eskwela program to Salapan Integrated School.
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