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Finance Secretary Go sworn in as Monetary Board Member

Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go has officially joined the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board, the country’s top policy-making body for monetary and financial matters.

Manila Water inspires communities through Lakbayan

Manila Water is promoting water conservation with Lakbayan, its educational tour program that shows how water is treated, distributed, and managed. 

DOE opens bidding for 11 renewable energy projects

The Department of Energy (DOE) has opened bidding for 11 renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of at least 105.4 megawatts (MW) under the fifth Open and Competitive Selection Process (OCSP5).

Steady but soft: economy seen growing 5% in 2025

The Philippines is expected to continue expanding through 2026, but at a pace that remains below official targets, highlighting a recovery that is steady yet weaker than hoped for, according to a new study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

SCTEX upgrade opens industrial growth rate

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is moving to unlock faster access to Central Luzon’s biggest industrial estates as it prepares to open bidding next week for the expansion of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) Luisita Interchange in Tarlac City.

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Japan tightens in flight battery rules over risks

Japan is set to impose stricter limits on mobile batteries carried by air travelers, joining a growing global push to curb fire hazards linked to lithium-ion powered devices.

Food prices hold steady despite higher fuel costs

Food prices have remained broadly stable despite rising fuel costs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said, suggesting that adequate supply is helping cushion the impact of higher logistics expenses.

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.
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