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    Rice tariff stays at 15% as DA cautions vs inflation risks

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is holding off on any rice tariff increases, saying it is not the right time, particularly with the summer harvest nearly concluded. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that any move to adjust tariffs must be carefully timed and coordinated with other economic managers.

    Manulife points to policy tailwinds for PH stocks

    Manulife Investment Management is cautiously optimistic of the Philippine equities market, underpinned by stabilizing macroeconomic indicators and signs of a post-election economic rebound. The investment firm points to aligned first-quarter corporate earnings, falling inflation, and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as key market drivers.

    AirAsia PH names new chief amid expansion push

    AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) has named Captain Suresh Bangah as president and general manager of AirAsia Philippines, marking a pivotal leadership shift as the low-cost carrier prepares for a new phase of sustainable and profitable expansion.

    Mixed Fuel Price Adjustments Set for Tuesday: Gasoline Up, Diesel and Kerosene Down

    The various fuel retailers are rolling out mixed price adjustments for petroleum products starting Tuesday, with a modest increase in gasoline prices offset by cuts for diesel and kerosene.

    Common Station completion targeted for 2027

    Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced Monday that the long-delayed Unified Grand Central Station—also known as the Common Station—is now slated for completion by 2027. The transport hub, in development since 2009, aims to interconnect LRT-1, MRT-3, MRT-7, and the upcoming Metro Manila Subway.

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    Petron net income rises 37% on stronger sales, efficiency gains

    Petron Corp., the country’s largest oil refiner and fuel retailer, reported a 37 percent increase in net income to ₱9.7 billion for the first nine months of the year, up from ₱7.1 billion in the same period last year.

    DA issues revised guidelines on bird flu vaccination

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has released new guidelines for targeted vaccination to help control the spread of avian influenza, or bird flu.

    Globe advances online security with Next-Gen API solutions

    Globe Telecom is stepping up efforts to boost online security nationwide through its growing application programming interface (API) ecosystem. The company is moving beyond traditional one-time passwords (OTPs) toward next-generation authentication methods designed to better protect users from phishing and online fraud.

    Colliers sees mid-income buyers drive recovery

    Colliers reported sustained improvement in Metro Manila’s residential market in the third quarter, the second consecutive quarter of rising pre-selling condominium net take-up. The property consultancy firm said this uptrend indicates that demand is holding firm, supported by attractive ready-for-occupancy (RFO) promotions and discounts offered by developers.
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