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    DA pushes tariff hike, RTL amendments to shield farmers and stabilize rice market

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said that the proposed increase in rice import tariffs would offer only temporary relief and must be coupled with amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to provide sustainable support for local rice farmers and stabilize prices.

    Megaworld 1H net income hits ₱12.08B on broad-based growth

    Megaworld Corp. reported a 23 percent increase in net income to ₱12.08 billion for the first half of 2025, up from ₱9.81 billion year-on-year, driven by strong performance across its real estate, leasing, and hospitality segments.

    PAL soars in 2025 Flyers’ Choice

    Philippine Airlines (PAL) continues to soar in regional recognition, having been ranked the second most preferred airline in Southeast Asia in the prestigious 2025 Flyers’ Choice Awards by AirlineRatings.com.

    Construction of expanded Siargao airport terminal to begin Friday

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Tuesday that construction of the expanded passenger terminal building (PTB) at Siargao Airport will begin this Friday, as part of efforts to enhance passenger experience and improve comfort and safety for both local and international tourists visiting the island.

    LezzGo streamlines Boracay port ticketing system

    A new chapter in Boracay’s tourism infrastructure began today with the launch of the P150-million Unified Automated Ticketing System, branded “LezzGo Boracay,” at the island’s entry and exit ports.

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    DTI backs P1.75B fintech boost for MSMEs

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is betting big on fintech to unlock long-standing credit bottlenecks for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), welcoming a P1.75-billion digital credit facility as a potential game changer for grassroots businesses.

    Philippine paradox: Doing right, paying wrong

    Even when the government acts with moral clarity, ordinary Filipinos often end up holding the short end of the stick. 

    Buckets tip, dengue fever slips 

    Dengue may be stubborn, seasonal, and expensive—but this January, it blinked first.

    When cell towers fall, satellites answer Filipinos’ call

    For a country where typhoons feel like subscription services and earthquakes show up uninvited, connectivity is not a luxury. It is survival. This year, help is not coming by truck or chopper. It is coming straight from the sky.
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