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DTI tightens rules on courier delivery claims

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up scrutiny of last-mile delivery practices as complaints mount over parcels being prematurely tagged as “delivered” or “returned to sender,” leaving online shoppers empty-handed and out of pocket.

November farm exports rise, imports ease

The country’s agricultural trade showed signs of stabilization in November 2025 as a sharp rebound in exports and a decline in imports helped narrow the trade deficit from October levels, even as the gap remained wider than in the same month last year.

Philippines Charts ASEAN Future Through Unity

The Philippines is setting a clear tone for its 2026 chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), positioning unity, continuity, and people-centered growth at the heart of its regional agenda.

Lufthansa Technik: Where hangar jobs become lifelong careers

Before the jets gleam and the engines roar, careers quietly clock in. At Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), the real long-haul journeys are not measured in air miles but in years spent on the hangar floor—learning, leading, and staying.

Eala falls short in Auckland epic

Alex Eala was one point from the ASB Classic final, one swing from crossing another threshold. Instead, the Auckland night tilted the other way, and the semifinal of the season’s first WTA 250 turned into a bruising lesson in fine margins.

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Shorter crops, stronger roots: salt-tough rice, wheat

New research published in Molecular Plant, a partner journal of Cell Press, suggests that Green Revolution varieties aren’t just high-yielding, they are also better equipped to handle salty soils. That is a big deal, considering roughly 20 percent of the world’s cultivated land is affected by salinity, a creeping problem that stunts growth and cuts yields.

CCPI to host fully booked ECOMP-P5 conference with top national leaders

The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) will hold its ECOMP-P5 Synergy Conference, titled “Actionize the Missions of Economic Compass Pillars 5,” featuring prominent leaders in governance, economic development, and capital markets.

Metrobank wins top honors again at PDS Awards

The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reinforced its dominance in the country’s financial markets after clinching top honors once again at the Philippine Dealing System Annual Awards held March 26 at Makati Diamond Hotel.

Cebu Airport recognized for regional service excellence

Travel through the Philippines’ central gateway continues to evolve as passenger experience becomes a key measure of airport performance across Asia-Pacific.
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