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US, PH rice groups sign MOU to reopen trade line, secure steady supply
Representatives from the USA Rice Federation and the Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement, or PRISM, have signed a memorandum of understanding in Manila to reopen and expand American rice trade to the Philippines, reviving a long-standing commercial partnership that officials say will strengthen food security and open new market opportunities for both nations. The agreement was concluded Wednesday alongside the International World Rice Conference, with details released publicly Thursday.
Bomb jokes more than double this year; carry flight, legal risks
AirAsia Philippines reported Thursday that bomb-joke incidents have more than doubled thus far in 2026 compared with the whole of 2025. The airline recorded five such cases through October, up from just two for all of last year. The remarks happened at various points during travel—at check-in, boarding gates, and even onboard before takeoff.
Prosecutors flag gaps in VP Duterte’s SALN
House prosecutors said they found gaps in Vice President Sara Duterte’s annual Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) from 2022 to 2025, the first four years of her six-year term, with the highest alleged gap reaching P98 million in 2023.
Philippines fast-tracks tax treaty updates to attract investment
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ERC maps 5-year push toward household power choice
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PNB, Luna Securities team up to widen digital PERA access for all Filipinos
The Philippine National Bank and Luna Securities Inc. have partnered to expand digital access to the Personal Equity and Retirement Account or PERA program, making retirement investing simpler and more reachable nationwide. Through PNB’s Trust Banking Group and Luna—an accredited PERA Administrator—investors can now open, manage, and redeem PNB PERA products entirely via Luna’s digital platform, no branch visit needed.
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US, PH rice groups sign MOU to reopen trade line, secure steady supply
Representatives from the USA Rice Federation and the Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement, or PRISM, have signed a memorandum of understanding in Manila to reopen and expand American rice trade to the Philippines, reviving a long-standing commercial partnership that officials say will strengthen food security and open new market opportunities for both nations. The agreement was concluded Wednesday alongside the International World Rice Conference, with details released publicly Thursday.
Bomb jokes more than double this year; carry flight, legal risks
AirAsia Philippines reported Thursday that bomb-joke incidents have more than doubled thus far in 2026 compared with the whole of 2025. The airline recorded five such cases through October, up from just two for all of last year. The remarks happened at various points during travel—at check-in, boarding gates, and even onboard before takeoff.
Prosecutors flag gaps in VP Duterte’s SALN
House prosecutors said they found gaps in Vice President Sara Duterte’s annual Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) from 2022 to 2025, the first four years of her six-year term, with the highest alleged gap reaching P98 million in 2023.
Philippines fast-tracks tax treaty updates to attract investment
The Philippines is fast-tracking tax treaty updates to cut cross-border tax uncertainty and make the country more competitive for international investment.
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US, PH rice groups sign MOU to reopen trade line, secure steady supply
Representatives from the USA Rice Federation and the Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement, or PRISM, have signed a memorandum of understanding in Manila to reopen and expand American rice trade to the Philippines, reviving a long-standing commercial partnership that officials say will strengthen food security and open new market opportunities for both nations. The agreement was concluded Wednesday alongside the International World Rice Conference, with details released publicly Thursday.
Bomb jokes more than double this year; carry flight, legal risks
AirAsia Philippines reported Thursday that bomb-joke incidents have more than doubled thus far in 2026 compared with the whole of 2025. The airline recorded five such cases through October, up from just two for all of last year. The remarks happened at various points during travel—at check-in, boarding gates, and even onboard before takeoff.
Prosecutors flag gaps in VP Duterte’s SALN
House prosecutors said they found gaps in Vice President Sara Duterte’s annual Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) from 2022 to 2025, the first four years of her six-year term, with the highest alleged gap reaching P98 million in 2023.
Philippines fast-tracks tax treaty updates to attract investment
The Philippines is fast-tracking tax treaty updates to cut cross-border tax uncertainty and make the country more competitive for international investment.
ERC maps 5-year push toward household power choice
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is laying the groundwork for a major expansion of consumer choice in the Philippine electricity market, with household customers potentially able to choose their power supplier by 2031.
PNB, Luna Securities team up to widen digital PERA access for all Filipinos
The Philippine National Bank and Luna Securities Inc. have partnered to expand digital access to the Personal Equity and Retirement Account or PERA program, making retirement investing simpler and more reachable nationwide. Through PNB’s Trust Banking Group and Luna—an accredited PERA Administrator—investors can now open, manage, and redeem PNB PERA products entirely via Luna’s digital platform, no branch visit needed.
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