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    DA trims 2025 palay production forecast amid flooding; record output still eyed

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has scaled back its rice production target for 2025, citing widespread flooding in key agricultural areas. But even with the adjustment, the DA said the country is still on track to surpass its high palay harvest this year.
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    Boeing deepens strategy cuts as operations take center-stage – sources

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    Boeing Co has embarked on deeper-than-expected cuts in its strategy ranks, halving the number of planners working within key divisions as it refocuses energies on tackling industrial pressures, people familiar with the matter said.

    Maynilad may consider sourcing water from Manila Bay if desalination cost eases to affordable levels

    Converge mulls sale-leaseback deal for fiber network, plans dividend payout

    Converge’s Dennis Anthony Uy Plans $1 Billion “Silicon Valley” Project In Pampanga

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    MVP plans to slow down but definitely will stay in the loop

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    MVP answers ‘slam book questions’

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    Tiu Laurel pushes for full agri budget

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    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday urged the House of Representatives to approve in full the Department of Agriculture’s proposed ₱176.7-billion budget for 2026, calling it a “critical investment” in the country’s future and long-overdue support for farmers and fisherfolk.

    P20 rice reaches 57K transport workers

    PH backs BBNJ Treaty ratification drive

    PBBM marks birthday with nationwide P20 rice

    DA again declares Camarines Sur as bird flu-free

    PH, Cambodia push stronger agri ties in bilateral talks

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    APECO upskills locals for tech-driven jobs

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    A total of 277 individuals, including 35 APECO employees, graduated Monday from the joint Computer Literacy Program spearheaded by the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO), in partnership with TESDA and the Fil-Chi Love and Care Foundation, Inc.

    DigiPlus launching major international expansion in Brazil

    LBC fully settles USD39M convertible bond obligation

    Jollibee marks country’s first well-known trademark

    From pit to paradise: OceanaGold redefines mine rehabilitation with “HiD Effect” 

    Employee-centric strategy earns lender top HR honors

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    BSP deploys new anti-scam law to probe flood control corruption accounts

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    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched an investigation into bank accounts linked to the recent flood-control corruption controversy, invoking for the first time the newly enacted Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), or Republic Act No. 12010.

    PH bonds near inclusion in key global index

    Barbell approach advised as inflation rises

    Secure banking for seniors with BDO Prime Savers

    BOP swings to deficit on financial outflows

    Japan warm to PH investment drive

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    Treasury bill yields slip further in auction on easing outlook 

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    Average rates of Treasury bills continued to decline at Monday’s auction, driven by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent policy rate cut and growing expectations of monetary easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

    SEC Clarifies Exempt Securities Rules

    PSEi seen growing up to 5% by year-end – BDO Capital

    Wall Street end at new highs as indicators suggest Fed rate cut

    T-Bill yields drop further after recent rate cut

    San Miguel seeks bondholder consent for waivers of negative covenant

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    PH charts new path with creativity-driven tourism at CTC 2025

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    The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) successfully concluded the Creative Tourism Conference (CTC) 2025, held from 3 to 4 September at the historic Metropolitan Theater in Manila, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s tourism strategy. With the theme “Crafting Pathways: Synergizing Tourism and Creativity,” the event gathered tourism leaders, artists, and innovators to forge a new, creativity-led direction for Philippine tourism.

    South Korean slump pulls down August tourism

    Filipino flavors shine in bento-style at Expo 2025 Osaka

    Grab named digital tourism partner in boost to Philippine tourism

    EastWest backs sustainable tourism at 2025 Philippine Travel Mart

    Manila spotlights dive tourism at DRT Show Beijing 2025

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    Energy

    Petron accepts USD387M tender, exchange offer

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    Petron Corp., the oil refining and distribution arm of San Miguel Corp., has accepted a total of USD387.4 million in principal amount of existing securities tendered...

    Unilever powers PH sites with 100% geothermal energy

    Filinvest expands renewable energy shift with ERC recognition

    Aboitiz signs P7.4B deal for Olongapo solar project

    Meralco rate down in September on lower generation costs

    DOE bares harmonized EV rules to boost adoption

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    AMLC freezes assets of DPWH officials, contractors linked to ‘ghost projects’

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    The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has issued freeze orders on the assets and bank accounts of multiple Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and private contractors allegedly involved in fraudulent or “ghost” infrastructure projects, according to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon.

    PAL tops Asia-Pacific for on-time performance in August

    Grab faces new oversight in driver incentives

    Ex-DPWH officials face criminal charges for using fake license

    Gov’t lifts suspension on infra bidding

    Globe Accelerates Tower Expansion in Bulacan

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    Megaworld expands retail footprint 

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    Megaworld Corp., the listed property development arm of billionaire Andrew Tan, is accelerating the expansion of its retail and commercial portfolio, adding over 30,000 square meters of new space this year through its retail arm, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls. 

    Robinsons Offices expands footprint in Davao

    LFM Properties plans P1B stock rights offer

    Partnership brings easier home loans for TLDC buyers

    CPG enters Mindanao with P5.3-B GenSan housing project

    Relocations reshape property market

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    Gov’t seals data deal to boost extractive sector transparency

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    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Finance (DOF) have signed a data sharing agreement to support the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI), a government-led body promoting transparency in the management of natural resources.

    MWIS installs innovative sewage treatment systems in aviation and QSR sectors

    BPI backs DENR’s ‘Forests for Life’ reforestation drive

    Manila Water’s Salin Program expands Environmental education reach

    PGPC launches  million-tree reforestation drive across Luzon

    DOF assures environmental protection under new mining regime

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    Technology

    IT modernization gains momentum, but cyber gaps persist

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    A new global study by research and advisory firm IDC, sponsored by Rocket Software, shows that IT modernization has become a top priority for nearly two-thirds of enterprise executives.

    Creative economy may take hit from online piracy — Globe

    Oracle soars on AI, multi-Cloud boom

    Kaspersky Premium for Windows earns AV-Comparatives ‘Approved’ Certification for 2025

    Musk sues Apple, OpenAI over alleged antitrust violations 

    Final PIXEL Academy session to demystify TikTok algorithm for aspiring creators

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    Health & Science

    Maxicare modernizes dental care workflow with AI

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    Salesforce, the global leader in AI-powered CRM, announced on Tuesday that Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country's top health maintenance organization (HMO), has implemented Agentforce in Service Cloud to automate and improve its dental Letter of Authorization (LOA) processes.

    New Lung Center of Excellence opens in Taguig

    Philippine innovation reshapes global teacher training

    Manulife highlights healthy eating as key to wellness, backed by new survey

    Study warns of classroom crisis despite falling enrollment

    Filipinos prioritize purpose over longevity, insurer survey finds

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    Duty, drugs, dismissal

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    It was a sight to behold: billions of pesos worth of seized drugs, sealed in plastic, and under heavy security fed into a roaring industrial incinerator. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stood by, face mask on, watching calmly, almost dispassionately.

    A Promise the Nation Can’t Comprehend

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    For years, the Philippines has looked ahead with optimism, banking on its so-called “demographic sweet spot.” With around two-thirds of the population between the ages of 15 and 65, the country seemed poised for rapid economic growth—a young, able-bodied workforce ready to fuel productivity and progress.

    Vote smart or pay the price

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    You can feel it in the air, even if no one says it out loud. The world is tilting, and tension is building between countries that no longer trust each other. The US and China—two giants locked in a stare-down—are turning tariffs into weapons. Everyone knows what comes next: slower global growth, just when the world is finally getting back on its feet after the pandemic.

    The Duterte Arrest: A Complicated Affair of Sovereignty and Justice

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    Here we are again, watching the political drama unfold with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. It’s strange how something that’s supposed to be about justice often turns into a series of complex, tangled arguments, full of political posturing and personal pride.
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    BSP deploys new anti-scam law to probe flood control corruption accounts

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    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched an investigation into bank accounts linked to the recent flood-control corruption controversy, invoking for the first time the newly enacted Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), or Republic Act No. 12010.
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    AMLC freezes assets of DPWH officials, contractors linked to ‘ghost projects’

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    The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has issued freeze orders on the assets and bank accounts of multiple Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and private contractors allegedly involved in fraudulent or “ghost” infrastructure projects, according to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon.
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    PAL tops Asia-Pacific for on-time performance in August

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    Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been named the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific region for August 2025, achieving an on-time performance (OTP) rating of 89.37 percent, according to global aviation analytics firm Cirium.
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