DOT drives action of farm tourism
Fresh from unveiling the Farm Tourism Strategic Action Plan (FTSAP) 2026–2031, the government is shifting focus from policy design to execution, aiming to translate the roadmap into tangible gains for farmers and rural communities.
PCC clears DoubleDragon’s MerryMart share purchase
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared the proposed acquisition by DoubleDragon Corporation of shares in MerryMart Consumer Corporation, allowing the transaction to proceed before the end of the regulator’s Phase 1 review period.
Megawide accelerates buildout under expanded 4PH
Megawide Construction Corp. has begun construction on two socialized housing projects under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, marking a faster pace of private sector participation in the flagship housing initiative of Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Globe pushes for recognition of internet access as basic right
Telecommunications company Globe Telecom said reliable internet connectivity should be recognized as a basic human right, stressing its growing importance to national development and everyday life.
February inflation up at 2.4% on higher food prices
Headline inflation edged higher in February, signaling renewed price pressures from key food staples even as broader trends remain relatively contained.
