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    President Marcos initiates Cabinet revamp

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has requested the courtesy resignation of all Cabinet members following the midterm election setback.

    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.

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    AbaCore cleared to release PRIDE share dividends 

    AbaCore Capital Holdings, Inc. (PSE: ABA) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to proceed with the distribution of its previously declared property and cash dividends to shareholders of record as of June 28, 2022.

    New BSP rule opens more investment doors for OFWs

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has revised its investment regulations to allow greater participation by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in retirement-focused funds, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s private pension system and capital markets.

    EEI transfers Cavite assets for shares

    Listed construction and engineering firm EEI Corp. announced that its board of directors has approved the transfer of training facilities in Tanza, Cavite—valued at P164 million—to its wholly owned subsidiary, EEI Training Academy Corp., in exchange for shares under a tax-free property-for-share swap.

    Apple shares soar on frenzy over iPhone 17

    Shares of Apple Inc. surged to a record high on Monday, driven by strong early demand for its newly released iPhone 17 across key markets in China and the US.
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