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    New pork price cap to take effect in Metro Manila wet markets

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork in wet markets across the National Capital Region starting 10 March. The new price cap will set pork liempo at P380 per kilogram, kasim and pigue at P350 per kilogram, and "sabit ulo" (the price traders pass to retailers) at P300 per kilogram.

    DA bans poultry imports from 3 US States

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the importation ban on poultry products from France while imposing a temporary ban on imports from the US states of Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania.

    Camarines Norte declared avian flu-free

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has declared Camarines Norte free from avian influenza (AI), following effective containment measures and surveillance. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed the resolution of the outbreak, which began last December when the H5N2 strain of AI was detected on a backyard duck farm in Talisay.

    DA inspects misdeclared frozen fish

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led an inspection on Monday of one-and-a-half dozen container vans suspected of being loaded with hundreds of tons of frozen fish, but was declared by importers as processed plant-based commodities. A earlier spot check conducted by the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry and the Bureau of Customs on two of the 19 40-foot container vans revealed boxes of frozen mackerels locally known as tamban, and frozen round scad-locally known as galunggong rather than the frozen fried taro sticks, sweet potato balls, and assorted food products from China, as declared in the shipping manifest.

    DA issues guidelines for rabbit farming in urban areas

    Recognition from the local government and from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) are mandatory for so-called household clusters and farmer groups looking to participate in the rabbit raising program of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

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    FDI to emerging economies dips to 15-year low, warns World Bank

    Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) have declined sharply since their 2008 peak, falling from 5 percent of GDP to around 2 percent in recent years, according to a World Bank study. The decline affects nearly 60 percent of EMDEs, including regional players like the Philippines, and threatens progress in infrastructure development, poverty reduction, job creation, and climate action.

    Insurer launches its first Shari’ah-compliant life policy

    Pru Life UK has unveiled its first Shari’ah-compliant life insurance product in the Philippines, the PRUTerm Lindungi, marking a landmark innovation in the insurance sector. Rooted in Islamic principles of mutual aid, fairness, and shared responsibility, the plan is designed to provide inclusive, ethical, and affordable life protection for Filipinos of all backgrounds.

    Accenture shares drop as 3Q bookings miss expectations

    Shares of Accenture slid nearly 7 percent on Friday after the global professional services giant reported lower-than-expected new bookings for its fiscal third quarter ending May 31, despite solid gains in revenue and profitability.

    NLEX speeds up Marilao Overpass Repairs

    NLEX Corp. announced on Friday accelerated repair works at the Marilao Overpass Bridge that sustained damage caused by an overheight container truck, significantly affecting traffic flow in the area.

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