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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has instructed the Rice Industry Development Office (RIDO), led by Undersecretary Christopher Morales, to closely examine the apparent shift in Filipino rice preferences, as demand for imported rice—particularly Vietnamese varieties—continues to grow.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched the Credit Risk Database Philippines Web-based Scoring System (CRDPh System)—a major step toward improving access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Forty-two retiring members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are stepping into civilian life with renewed confidence after completing Ayala Corporation’s Saludo sa Serbisyo Career Assistance Program, a 5-day training initiative aimed at equipping them for the job market.

Globe Telecom Inc. is ramping up the reopening and expansion of its physical stores across key locations in the country, aiming to enhance face-to-face interaction with customers who prefer in-person service.