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DOE to decide on Semirara’s bid to extend coal mining contract
The Department of Energy (DOE) will decide within the first quarter whether to grant Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) a 13-year extension of its coal operating contract in Semirara Island, Antique.
DA lifts ban on pork imports from Poland
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of pork and other swine products from Poland, citing the country’s policy on African swine fever (ASF) regionalization.
Overseas Filipinos send US$2.9B home in November
Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to US$2.9 billion in November 2025, highlighting the continued importance of migrant workers’ income in supporting the Philippine economy.
FFCCCII urges govt to aim for higher 8% growth
The Philippines must aim higher—much higher—if it wants growth that is truly inclusive, according to the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).
Takaful market in PH small but growing as insurers push wider use
The P9 billion-odd market for takaful, or Islamic insurance, remains small in the Philippines but is slowly gaining ground as insurers step up efforts to widen awareness and use, particularly in Mindanao.
Philippines allows 14-day, visa-free entry for Chinese travelers
Starting January 16, Chinese nationals may enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days, a move the Department of Foreign Affairs says is aimed at boosting tourism, trade, and people-to-people exchanges between Manila and Beijing.
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DOE to decide on Semirara’s bid to extend coal mining contract
The Department of Energy (DOE) will decide within the first quarter whether to grant Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) a 13-year extension of its coal operating contract in Semirara Island, Antique.
DA lifts ban on pork imports from Poland
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of pork and other swine products from Poland, citing the country’s policy on African swine fever (ASF) regionalization.
Overseas Filipinos send US$2.9B home in November
Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to US$2.9 billion in November 2025, highlighting the continued importance of migrant workers’ income in supporting the Philippine economy.
FFCCCII urges govt to aim for higher 8% growth
The Philippines must aim higher—much higher—if it wants growth that is truly inclusive, according to the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).
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DOE to decide on Semirara’s bid to extend coal mining contract
The Department of Energy (DOE) will decide within the first quarter whether to grant Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) a 13-year extension of its coal operating contract in Semirara Island, Antique.
DA lifts ban on pork imports from Poland
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of pork and other swine products from Poland, citing the country’s policy on African swine fever (ASF) regionalization.
Overseas Filipinos send US$2.9B home in November
Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to US$2.9 billion in November 2025, highlighting the continued importance of migrant workers’ income in supporting the Philippine economy.
FFCCCII urges govt to aim for higher 8% growth
The Philippines must aim higher—much higher—if it wants growth that is truly inclusive, according to the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).
Takaful market in PH small but growing as insurers push wider use
The P9 billion-odd market for takaful, or Islamic insurance, remains small in the Philippines but is slowly gaining ground as insurers step up efforts to widen awareness and use, particularly in Mindanao.
Philippines allows 14-day, visa-free entry for Chinese travelers
Starting January 16, Chinese nationals may enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days, a move the Department of Foreign Affairs says is aimed at boosting tourism, trade, and people-to-people exchanges between Manila and Beijing.
RFM rewards shareholders with cash dividend
RFM Corp. said its board has approved a P300 million cash dividend, reinforcing the listed food company's commitment to shareholder returns after a solid performance in 2025.
Allianz PNB sees bright Philippine runway
Allianz PNB Life is striking an upbeat tone on the Philippine economy, betting that steady growth, sound governance and favorable demographics will continue to power the local insurance market.
Cebu Pacific caps record-breaking 2025
Cebu Pacific (CEB) closed December 2025 with a surge in passenger traffic, carrying more than 2.7 million travelers—its highest monthly total on record—up 5.1 percent from the same month a year earlier.