Gov’t eyes bigger rice buffer, ₱27-B NFA budget for 2026
The National Food Authority (NFA) is proposing a ₱27-billion budget for 2025 to scale up domestic palay procurement and meet its 15-day mandated rice buffer stock, equivalent to 900,000 metric tons. NFA administrator Larry Lacson announced the proposal on Wednesday, emphasizing its importance for national food security and supporting local farmers.
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.
