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    DA prepares for major hiring as new agri laws take effect

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to hire thousands of new workers as recently passed and upcoming laws are expected to significantly increase the demand for agriculture and animal science professionals.

    PSALM reviews offers for Agus-Pulangi Hydro privatization

    The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) said it is evaluating at least two unsolicited proposals to privatize the Agus-Pulangi hydroelectric complex in Mindanao.

    More companies join RAP to access preferred power suppliers

    Several companies and institutions are forming new partnerships under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), which allows smaller electricity consumers to combine their loads and negotiate contracts with preferred suppliers.

    EEI reshapes portfolio with subsidiary shuffle

    EEI Corp. has greenlit two major consolidation moves aimed at sharpening its strategic focus and boosting long-term value, as the listed construction group restructures ownership across key subsidiaries.

    Apple power surge lifts smartphone outlook

    Worldwide smartphone makers are ending 2025 with renewed momentum, as global shipments are now forecast to rise 1.5 percent year-on-year to 1.25 billion units, according to the International Data Corp.’s (IDC) latest tracker. 

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    DA probe shows Ilocos fertilizer controversy due to misuse 

    The Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that investigation conducted on reports in Region I of “insoluble and floating” fertilizer was caused by improper product application, not product defect, easing concern over the integrity of government-supplied inputs. 

    BOP seen shifting to deficit due to external pressures

    The country’s balance of payments (BOP)—which shows how much foreign currency the country earns and spends with the rest of the world—is expected to move from a small surplus in 2024 to deficits in 2025 and 2026.

    President Marcos’ trust rating down to -3 in November

    A late-November Social Weather Survey (SWS) commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy shows a sharp regional divide in public trust between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.

    China expo sales dip as durian tightens

    Philippine export sales at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) cooled to USD269 million, reflecting softer headline numbers but steady underlying demand from Chinese buyers for Filipino food and agricultural products.
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