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DA downplays worst-case oil shock impact on food prices

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured the public that fears of a sharp rise in food prices and a potential global oil shock are unlikely, saying worst-case projections do not reflect government intervention plans.

Transport hubs ready for Holy Week travel surge

Transport authorities are prepared for the expected rush of passengers during the Holy Week break, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said Tuesday.

SMC Infrastructure prepares expressways for Holy Week travel

SMC Infrastructure is implementing a traffic and safety plan on its expressways ahead of the expected Holy Week rush from Metro Manila.

PLDT backs gov’t move to limit Roblox over child safety risks

PLDT Group said Wednesday it backs government efforts to limit access to the online gaming platform Roblox, as part of a national push to protect children online.

loilo City welcomes “bolanteros” to sell in newly revamped public markets

Iloilo City is making room for a little extra hustle and bustle for various retailers each Tuesday, which is designated market day.

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Top Line names Jane Gocuan chief investment officer

Top Line Business Development Corp. has appointed veteran banking executive Jane K. Gocuan as chief investment officer, effective September 18, as the company expands its focus on investment-related activities and business development.

PH seeks US tariff relief as forced labor review looms

The Philippines is looking to the US for a positive response to measures Manila has taken to address forced labor concerns, as bilateral talks continue over additional tariffs on Philippine exports.

Gov’t launches world’s first sex-sorting buffalo semen lab

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) have inaugurated the world’s first laboratory fully dedicated to sex-sorting buffalo semen, marking a major policy and infrastructure milestone to strengthen domestic food security, cut import dependence, and build a self-sustaining local dairy sector.

EastWest, foodpanda team up boosts everyday spending value

Food delivery is now part of Filipino daily life, with foodpanda seeing peak lunch and dinner orders, steady weekend demand, and 25.3 percent of late-night deliveries (11 p.m.–4 a.m.) for burgers. Responding to this shift and rising digital payments—49 percent of platform transactions—foodpanda and EastWest have launched their co-branded foodpanda Visa credit card.
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