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    DOTr targets final subway contracts by November

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is targeting October or November 2025 to award the three remaining contract packages of the P488.5-billion Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.

    DPWH halts bidding for local projects amid corruption probe

    Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday ordered a nationwide suspension of all ongoing bidding for locally funded flood control and infrastructure projects, citing widespread corruption concerns within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The move follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to “clean house” and prevent further misuse of public funds.

    DA bracing for criticisms ahead of NFA auction

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. is steeling himself for a political firestorm—and a social media onslaught—as the National Food Authority (NFA) prepares to auction off up to 60,000 metric tons of aging rice stocks.

    PAL flight returns to Manila following mid-air pressurization Issue

    A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight bound for Japan returned to Manila on Tuesday morning after experiencing a pressurization issue in-flight, the carrier confirmed.

    Globe’s Cruz champions ethical, scalable AI

    At the AWS Cloud Day Philippines 2025, Globe Telecom’s chief technology officer Carlo Malana Cruz stressed the urgent need for visionary leadership to navigate the challenges of Generative AI (GenAI). 

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    Digital finance giants team up for ₱2.75B lending push

    Southeast Asia’s leading digital finance platform Atome and the country's top digital bank Maya Bank have signed a ₱2.75 billion (approx. US$48 million) loan channeling agreement aimed at expanding access to credit for millions of underserved Filipinos.

    Megaworld raises P2.24B from sale of MREIT shares

    Megaworld Corp., the listed property development business of billionaire Andrew Tan, said it has sold 168.6 million ommon shares of its sponsored retail estate and investment trust, MREIT Inc., in a block sale transaction that raised around P2.24 billion before fees and taxes.

    Del Monte Pacific receives auditor disclaimer

    Del Monte Pacific Limited has disclosed that its independent auditor, Ernst & Young LLP, issued a disclaimer of opinion on its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025, citing insufficient audit evidence related to its U.S. subsidiary.

    DA orders audit of farm-to-market roads

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a full audit of all farm-to-market road (FMR) projects from 2021 to 2025, echoing President Marcos’ call for accountability amid flood control project controversies.
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