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TARI Estate emerging as Central Luzon’s next major industrial hub

TARI Estate is rapidly positioning itself as Central Luzon’s next major industrial hub as manufacturers increasingly expand beyond traditional economic centers in South Luzon.

BDO Life named Top Insurance Choice among Gen 

BDO Life has been named the top insurance brand considered by Gen Z consumers at the 2026 Synergy–YouGov Awards, based on nationwide consumer tracking by YouGov BrandIndex in 2025.

Security Bank expands reach in Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur

Security Bank Corp. has opened new branches in San Carlos, Pangasinan and Candon, Ilocos Sur as part of its efforts to expand banking access in Northern Luzon.

MWPV marks 11 years of expansion, strengthens water services nationwide

The Manila Water Company subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) celebrated its 11th anniversary by highlighting major gains in water service expansion, operational efficiency, and infrastructure development across the Philippines.

DA rolls out nitrate-testing labs to improve food safety

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investing P55 million to strengthen food safety monitoring by upgrading laboratories that can detect nitrate and nitrite contaminants in vegetables and other plant-based foods.

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BIR September collection hits P203.58B, up 11%

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said tax collection in September reached P203.58 billion, an 11 percent increase from the P183.53 billion generated in the same month last year.

BSP, global partners hold 6th International Research Fair in Cebu

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), together with the Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee, staged the 6th International Research Fair on October 6–7, 2026, bringing together top experts and policymakers from around the world to tackle key issues shaping today’s evolving economic landscape.

PCC imposes record ₱1.76-B fine on onion cartel

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a record P1.76-billion fine on six onion trading businesses and their responsible officers for alleged anti-competitive conduct, with possible criminal prosecution to follow subject to evaluation by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Taway wins new term to advance ₱30-B APECO investments

Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) chief executive Gil G. Taway IV has secured another three-year term, with the agency under pressure to turn its P30-billion investment pipeline into operating projects, new jobs and infrastructure in Aurora province.
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