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    CPG enters Mindanao with P5.3-B GenSan housing project

    Phirst Park Homes Inc., the horizontal housing arm of Century Properties Group (CPG), announced the launch of a P5.3 billion residential development in General Santos City — its first project in Mindanao.

    Gov’t moves to stop illegal Beep Card sales

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced stepping up Tuesday enforcement efforts against the unauthorized sale of Beep Cards across online marketplaces, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to curb hoarding and illegal reselling of the transit cards.

    DA seeks NFA power restoration, excluding rice imports

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for the restoration of the regulatory powers of the National Food Authority (NFA) through amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL)—but not the authority to import rice.

    Jollibee, DepEd roll out industry-based senior high curriculum

    The Jollibee Group has formalized an agreement with the Department of Education (DepEd) to co-develop a specialized Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) curriculum for senior high school (SHS) students under the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) track. 

    Peninsula Manila Goes Green with MPower Deal

    MPower, the retail electricity arm of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Meralco, has signed a new renewable energy supply contract with The Peninsula Manila, marking a major step in the five-star hotel’s decarbonization strategy.

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    Factories rebound as Philippine PMI climbs in January

    The Philippine manufacturing sector opened 2026 with renewed momentum, as the Purchasing Managers’ Index signaled a broad-based improvement in operating conditions in January, according to S&P Global. 

    Thai beverage brands step up Philippine expansion

    Thai beverage giants are stepping up their push into the Philippines, betting on surging demand for specialty drinks and globally inspired lifestyle concepts among Filipino consumers.

    PSEi steady above 6,000 amid mixed signals

    Philippine equities held their footing above the 6,000 level as caution continued to dominate trading, with analysts balancing global headwinds against pockets of domestic resilience.

    Tariffs rattle, AI thrives: EMS builds ahead 

    Amid escalating US-China trade tensions and renewed tariff uncertainty from Washington, EMS Group of Companies is expanding production, accelerating its push into artificial intelligence hardware, and positioning the Philippines as an increasingly strategic alternative manufacturing base for global electronics firms.
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