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    Marcos Jr. retains economic team, signals stability and growth

    Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto will remain at the helm of the Department of Finance after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. rejected his courtesy resignation, signaling continued confidence in Recto’s leadership and commitment to fiscal stability and economic growth.

    Crackdown on driver’s license fixers launched amid safety concerns

    Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday vowed to come down hard on online scammers and fixers peddling fake driver’s licenses, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to clean up the system and enhance road safety.

    NFA frees up warehouse space, resumes palay buying in Bulacan

    The National Food Authority (NFA) has resumed palay procurement in Bulacan after clearing out space in its warehouses, carrying out President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to purchase as much as possible to bolsters farmers’ income and build up the grain reserves needed to sustain the P20 per kilo rice program.

    Filipino startups lead agri innovation in Taipei

    The Philippines underscored its commitment to innovation-driven agriculture at InnoVEX 2025, Asia’s premier startup platform, with the Department of Agriculture–Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS) leading a delegation that spotlighted youth-led, high-tech agri ventures.

    BPI closes SINAG Bond offer early

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands, the country’s third largest lender by assets, has announced the early closure of its public offering for the BPI Supporting Inclusion, Nature, and Growth (SINAG) Bonds, originally scheduled to run from May 20 to May 30. 

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    New rule mandates energy efficient purchases in gov’t

    The Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee has ordered all government offices to purchase only energy-consuming products (ECPs) that meet the Department of Energy’s (DOE) minimum efficiency standards. This move aims to promote energy savings and reduce public spending.

    PhilFIDA adopts PCA system to monitor abaca prices

    The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is set to use the Philippine Coconut Authority’s (PCA) daily price monitoring system to track abaca prices more effectively.

    Coffee growers propose allocation from tariff funds for coffee development

    Stakeholders in the Philippine coffee sector are urging the government to develop an updated roadmap to boost local coffee production, highlighting the country’s heavy reliance on imports.

    DENR to offer 50 mining assets for bidding

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced plans to offer at least 50 mining assets with expired or cancelled contracts for competitive bidding, starting as early as next month.
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