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    Bureau of Treasury set 1Q borrowing blitz

    The government is lining up a hefty start to its 2026 borrowing program, targeting P824 billion in the first quarter alone to help fund state spending.

    Converge shifts focus to enterprise, strengthens B2B leadership

    Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. is speeding up its shift from being mainly a fiber internet provider to becoming a full technology company, driven by growing demand from large businesses and enterprises.

    Housing shortfall widens as supply lags

    Data from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development show the national housing backlog reached 10.65 million units in 2024, highlighting decades of unmet demand that continue to weigh on affordability and urban planning.

    CAB warns public vs. fake airline ticket sellers

    The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has warned the public to be alert against scams involving fake airline ticket sellers and unauthorized agents posing as airline partners.

    Fair palay price, road projects, P20 rice expansion seen as biggest test for 2026

    Keeping palay prices fair, expanding P20-per-kilo rice and fast-tracking farm-to-market roads will be the toughest test of the Department of Agriculture heading into 2026, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said.

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    Manila’s visa-free gamble: Will Chinese visitors return?

    The Philippines has opened its doors wider to Chinese tourists with a new policy granting 14-day visa-free entry—but the real question is whether travelers from the world’s largest and most dynamic tourism market will actually walk through.

    DA orders FTI to buy mung beans, chili to steady prices, cut imports

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) to buy large volumes of mung beans and chili peppers directly from local farmers to stabilize prices and reduce dependence on imports.

    Globe, Starlink bring cell towers spaceward

    Globe Telecom has made history by becoming the first mobile network operator to launch Starlink’s Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service in the Philippines and Southeast Asia—and the second in Asia—marking a major leap toward universal mobile connectivity in the country.

    MacroAsia breaks ground on aviation hub

    MacroAsia Corp. (MAC), through its majority-owned unit MacroAsia Airport Services Corp. (MASCORP), has begun construction of a new six-story headquarters aimed at strengthening its aviation services operations, following a formal groundbreaking ceremony held today.
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