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    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.

    DigiPlus, PhilFirst launch player surety bond

    DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the digital entertainment company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, has partnered with Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst) to launch the country’s first-ever surety bond program for online gaming players.

    Fed cuts rates, signals more reductions ahead 

    The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time), bringing the federal funds target range to 4.00–4.25 percent. The decision comes amid signs of slowing job gains, persistent inflation, and moderating economic growth.

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    DA urges more investment in livestock, priority crops

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) called on farmers and local governments to invest more in livestock and key crops to reduce the Philippines’ heavy reliance on food imports, Agriculture undersecretary for operations Roger Navarro said on Wednesday.

    Partnership expands cancer prevention and care for consumers

    Manulife Philippines and Manulife China Bank Life have partnered with AC Health to give more Filipinos easier access to cancer education, early detection, and comprehensive care—addressing one of consumers’ biggest health concerns.

    Revisions trim Q3 GDP growth to 3.9%

    The Philippine economy grew slightly less than initially reported in the third quarter of 2025, after official data revisions shaved a tenth of a percentage point off headline growth.

    Cisco bolsters Partner Program for AI era 

    Cisco has hit reset on its partner strategy with the launch of the Cisco 360 Partner Program, a major overhaul shaped through 15 months of co-design with its global ecosystem. The move underscores Cisco’s belief that in a fast-moving AI market, partners are no longer just routes to market—they are the strategy.
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