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DA testing on rice samples raise mislabeling red flag 

A Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) monitoring exercise has uncovered potential mislabeling practices in rice sold in key urban markets, raising concerns that some...

Aboitiz brands earn spots in Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026

The Aboitiz Group has strengthened its position across key Philippine economic sectors after two of its flagship companies received recognition in the Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026 report.

Ginebra’s favorite story gets a perfect ending

Just when it seemed Barangay Ginebra San Miguel had spent too long wandering outside the championship spotlight, the league’s most enduring box-office attraction returned to its favorite stage and delivered a familiar ending. Confetti fell, a roaring crowd celebrated, and another trophy found its way into Ginebra’s hands.

Leechiu expects BGC to keep office hub crown

Bonifacio Global City is expected to retain its position as the country's strongest office market this year, with robust demand from the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector helping shield the district from broader economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

CREC shares growth gains with P250M dividend 

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) is giving investors their first taste of returns since its 2024 stock market debut, declaring a P250-million cash dividend as strong earnings continue to power its expansion.

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Foreign currency reserves hold firm at $104.8 billion in August

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

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

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

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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