Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has approved the three-year accreditation of 13 Chilean companies to export beef, pork, and chicken to the Philippines, a move seen to further diversify the country’s food sources amid persistent supply bottlenecks and livestock diseases.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the provincial government of Bukidnon have sealed a P1.97-billion partnership to build a sprawling food hub—an anchor project in the national campaign to modernize agri-logistics and strengthen the value chain in Northern Mindanao.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in November to settle between 1.1 percent and 1.9 percent, citing rising prices for rice, fish, and fruits due to recent bad weather.
Malayan Insurance Co., Inc. (MICO) is celebrating 95 years of serving Filipinos, highlighting its mission to support and empower the community. Under the anniversary theme “Love, Malayan,” the company is reinforcing its commitment to giving back to the people who have been part of its success.
PLDT and Smart have partnered with the Kabahagi Parent Advocates Organization to help protect children with disabilities in Quezon City from online harm, as more Filipino families rely on the internet in daily life. Parents and caregivers in Batasan Hills recently joined a #BeCyberSmart workshop focused on online risks, including online sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is positioning itself as a future hub for defense, fisheries, clean energy, and logistics, as it seeks investors to help develop key infrastructure in northern Aurora.
TotalEnergies and its partner Nextnorth have reached financial close and begun construction of a 440-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant in Ilagan City, Isabela.
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has sharply increased its contribution to the national treasury, remitting P2.14 billion in Additional Government Share (AGS) for fiscal year 2025.