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Trade gap pushes BOP to US$5.3-B deficit

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The country posted a US$5.3-billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit in the first nine months of 2025, equal to 1.5 percent of GDP, as tighter global financial conditions and trade uncertainties weighed on the external sector.

DA holds Christmas “boodle fights” with farmers, fisherfolk

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday hosted simultaneous Christmas “boodle fights” in eight major fish ports and landing areas nationwide as part of its Paskong Baybayin celebration honoring farmers and fisherfolk.

PAL flies Manila–Puerto Princesa route on widebody jets starting Dec. 17

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The Philippine Airlines (PAL) will begin using a larger Airbus A330-300 on its Manila–Puerto Princesa flights starting December 17, to boost travel to Palawan’s capital with more seats and upgraded comfort.

Gov’t rolls out PlanSmart to modernize land use planning

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The department of the environment, housing and urban development as well as science and technology (DENR, DHSUD, and DOST) have launched PlanSmart for Sustainable Human Settlements, a digital platform designed to modernize land use and development planning across the Philippines.

BPI Foundation, LSGH partner to expand financial literacy efforts

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BPI Foundation has teamed up with La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) to bring financial education to underserved communities through the FinEd Unboxed program.
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Community-based tourism program highlights deeper Bohol experience

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A community-based tourism (CBT) program in Bohol is showcasing a more immersive way to experience the province beyond its well-known attractions.

LG Philippines collects 1.2 tons of e-waste for Earth Day 2026

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LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH) marked Earth Day 2026 with an employee-led e-waste collection drive, gathering about 1,200 kilograms of discarded electronic items from March 31 to April 21.

Women entrepreneurs drive economy but need more support to scale

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Filipina entrepreneurs—many of them mothers—play a major role in the Philippine economy, owning 66 percent of existing businesses and 62 percent of newly registered enterprises. Despite this strong presence, many women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggle to grow due to limited access to funding, low digital adoption, and the challenge of balancing business and family responsibilities.

HSMA offers early booking travel savings

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Travelers grappling with rising fuel costs and volatile airfares are getting a timely alternative: book early and secure steep discounts. The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) has shifted its annual Summer Online Sale (SOS) to an earlier April–May window, positioning the campaign as a practical hedge against mounting travel expenses.
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