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PH sends first commercial carabao mango shipment to Toronto

The Philippines has dispatched its first-ever commercial batch of fresh Carabao mangoes to Toronto, Canada, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Batangas Port delivers $28M economic boost

The Batangas Integrated Port (BIP), operated by Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) in partnership with DP World, generated an estimated USD27.8 million in economic output and supported 2,340 jobs across the Philippines in 2024, underscoring the growing role of regional ports in driving trade and economic activity.

AirAsia averts grounding: P271.94 million debt paid just in time

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed on Thursday that AirAsia Philippines has fully paid its outstanding obligations amounting to P271.94 million, resolving a matter that previously put the airline at risk of being shut down.

DigiPlus clears key requirement for P12-billion IEC acquisition deal

Online gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. announced Thursday it has met the second set of conditions under its subscription agreement with Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp. (IEC), moving forward with a major expansion plan.

Tripartite deal strengthens climate reporting and verification in PH

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formalized a cooperation deal with Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (MOEJ) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday to improve how greenhouse gas emissions are measured, reported, and verified, and to strengthen climate-related transparency across sectors.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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