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    Globally-backed MRT-4 Project moves forward with international consultancy market call

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is inviting both local and international consultancy firms to participate in a market engagement conference for the project management consultancy (PMC) services of the highly-anticipated Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4) Project, marking a significant step in the commercial rollout of one of the Philippines' flagship mass transit initiatives.

    Nueva Vizcaya named Philippine ginger capital 

    The Department of Agriculture has officially declared Nueva Vizcaya as the “Ginger Capital of the Philippines,” signaling a more focused government effort to channel resources toward boosting the production of this high-value crop in the Cagayan Valley region.

    Construction activity picks up in March

    The Philippines saw a modest rise in construction activity in March 2025, as approved building permits reached 14,973, up 3.4 percent from 14,477 in the same month last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. 

    BSP Governor Remolona Honored by AICB for Regional Finance Leadership

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has been conferred an Honorary Fellowship by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), highlighting his pivotal role in financial modernization and regional policy integration.

    Citing Bias and Partiality: Court Orders ERC Chair to Inhibit from NGCP Rate Case

    The Court of Appeals (CA) has directed Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta to inhibit from participating in the proceedings for the resolution of the rate application of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). 

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    Food price slowdown keeps inflation steady at 1.7% in October

    Philippine headline inflation held steady at 1.7 percent in October 2025, unchanged from September and slower than the 3.0 percent recorded a year earlier, as food and transport costs continued to ease, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.

    Philippine farm exports surge in September, narrows trade deficit

    The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit narrowed in September to USD932.2 million, helped by a strong growth in farm exports and a slight decline in imports, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

    Agencies brace for Typhoon Tino impact on power, agriculture

    The Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public that the country’s power and fuel supplies remain stable despite disruptions caused by Typhoon Tino.

    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.
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