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Filipino drama airs on Middle East free TV

A Philippine television drama has made history by airing on free-to-air television in the Middle East. “2 Good 2 Be True,” produced by ABS-CBN, began airing on February 16 on Dubai One, an English-language channel owned by Dubai Media Incorporated that reaches millions of households across the Middle East and North Africa.

PH, Asian Institute of Technology launch 5-year partnership on agricultural innovation

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has signed a five-year partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand to boost agricultural innovation, strengthen food security, and train future leaders in the farm sector.

T-bill yields rise as oil risks mount

Treasury bill yields climbed further at Monday’s auction as investors demanded higher returns amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—conflict that has already pushed global oil prices upward and raised fresh concerns about inflation.

Alliance Global opens Mactan Expo at record pace

Property developer Alliance Global Group, Inc. has reinforced its commitment to nation-building with the record-time completion of the Mactan Expo, a major events facility expected to boost the Philippines’ capacity to host global conventions and exhibitions.

NorthPort Terminal upgrade on track for 2027 completion 

NorthPort said its three-year terminal upgrade program is progressing well and is expected to be completed by 2027.

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ACEN units surrender two solar contracts

Subsidiaries of ACEN Corp., the listed renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group, have voluntarily relinquished two solar energy operating contracts in Quezon and Zambales, citing land acquisition and site access constraints that affected the projects’ development.

Toyota sees auto sales dipping up to 2% in 2026

The Philippine automotive market could shrink by 1 percent to 2 percent in 2026 before returning to growth in 2027, according to Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), as weaker sales in the first seven months weigh on the industry’s near-term outlook.

IP filings rise as counterfeit seizures decline

Intellectual property filings in the Philippines are continuing to grow year-on-year even as seizures of counterfeit goods decline, suggesting a shift in the country’s enforcement landscape as physical markets lose prominence and online platforms face tighter scrutiny.

Samsung lines up P2B inductor project in Laguna 

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Philippines (SEMPHIL) is preparing two additional manufacturing investments in Laguna, adding to its previously announced USD1-billion expansion as the electronics industry responds to rising demand for components used in automotive systems, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
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