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    Sugar yields at risk as pest spreads in Negros

    The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has sounded the alarm over a growing infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in Northern Negros Occidental, warning of potential commercial disruption and calling for urgent policy intervention to contain the threat.

    AirAsia PH flies nearly 3M in 2025, fueled by local tourism boom

    AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday reported carrying nearly 3 million passengers across its domestic and international routes thus far this year, buoyed by a robust 85 percent load factor.

    GMA tops PH media in 2024 despite profit dip

    GMA Network Inc. solidified its position as the country's leading media company in 2024, dominating both broadcast and digital platforms, according to performance data presented at its annual stockholders’ meeting.

    New 2GO partnership sets sail for hands-on maritime training

    Logistics and sea travel giant 2GO has partnered with leading overseas job portal WorkAbroad.ph to roll out the Enrollment to Employment (E2E) Program, an industry-first initiative designed to bridge classroom learning with global career readiness in the maritime and logistics sectors.

    520 MW in new power projects clear first hurdle

    Five new power generation projects with a combined capacity of 520.104 megawatts (MW) were green lit in April to undergo system impact studies (SIS), according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

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    Pacific Sun Renewables Corp. is planning to build a P4.9 billion solar power plant in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The project aims to generate 120.96 megawatts (MW) of electricity and will cover about 81.81 hectares across Barangays Mumulaan, Suba, and Nagbacalan.

    Graft trial of former ARTA chief Belgica to move forward — Sandiganbayan

    The Sandiganbayan has ordered the graft trial of former Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) chief Jeremiah Belgica and four other former officials to proceed, rejecting their appeals to halt the case.

    Recto warns against trimming VAT rate

    Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday cautioned senators against approving a proposal to cut the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 12 percent to 10 percent, warning that such a move could significantly increase government debt and risk a credit rating downgrade.

    UAE delegation visits BSP under knowledge exchange program

    A high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as part of the "Philippine Government Experience Exchange Retreat" held recently.
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