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Gov’t cracks down on illegal chainsaw sale to protect forests, climate resilience

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recognized the successful operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) – MIMAROPA against unauthorized chainsaw trading in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, on June 9, 2026.

PCC seeks more choice in water services

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The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is pushing for reforms that could give households greater freedom to choose their water providers, arguing that stronger competition can improve service quality, transparency and consumer welfare even in an industry traditionally dominated by monopolies.

Ayala Foundation supports Mindanao communities after magnitude 7.8 earthquake

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Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit off the coast of Mindanao on June 8, Ayala Group through Brigadang Ayala launched rapid relief and recovery operations across General Santos City and Sarangani Province.

Nearly 99% back MerryMart delisting plan

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MerryMart founder and chairman Injap Sia said nearly 99 percent of the retailer’s shareholders have tendered their shares under DoubleDragon Corp.’s acquisition offer, paving the way for the company’s voluntary delisting and deeper integration into the DoubleDragon Group.

Satellite internet service launched at Pasig Mega Market to boost Paleng-QR Ph Plus

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A new satellite-based internet service had been launched at the Pasig Mega Market to support the expansion of Paleng-QR Ph Plus, the national digital payment initiative of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
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Foreign currency reserves hold firm at $104.8 billion in August

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The country’s foreign currency reserves stood strong at $104.8 billion as of the end of August 2026, driven by higher global gold prices and earnings from foreign investments, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Although government withdrawals to pay off foreign debt offset some gains, the overall buffer remains well above global safety standards.

Fuel prices set to rise sharply; over P5 per liter for diesel and kerosene, P4+ for gasoline

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The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed major across-the-board fuel price hikes taking effect this week, reversing last week’s slight rollback.

Pork prices fall on ASF fears; vaccines, support seen stabilizing industry

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Pork farmgate prices have dropped sharply as domestic hog raisers rush sales ahead of the rainy season to avoid African swine fever (ASF) losses, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Monday. Higher output from last year’s price surge, not imports, drives the shift—production rose 5.6npercent in Q2 while farmgate prices fell nearly 19 percent year-on-year.

Palace says revenues can cover debt as ProGRESS advances

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The Philippine government has enough revenues to service its debt even without the proposed ProGRESS tax package, Malacañang said Monday, as the Marcos administration pushes reforms to strengthen fiscal capacity and provide targeted tax relief.
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