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Farm group rejects plan extending tariff cuts on rice, corn and pork

The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) on Tuesday said the proposed extension of lower tariff on rice, corn and pork deserves an outright rejection as the existing mechanism has not proven beneficial to consumers and has negatively impacted local producers.

PSALM appoints ADB as advisor in CBK hydro plant privatization

The government has awarded the Asian Development Bank (ADB) the contract as transaction advisor to the Philippines Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) to privatize the Caliraya–Botocan–Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna.

CitySavings bares P100-B loan portfolio as continuing nod to financial inclusion

City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings), the thrift bank arm of the UnionBank of the Philippines (UnionBank), on Tuesday bared the deployment of P100 billion to meet the loan requirement of its clients.

GSIS opens loan restructuring, condonation for delinquent borrowers

State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has relaunched a condonation and restructuring program with longer and affordable payment terms to benefit former members, old-age pensioners, re-employed members, and other borrowers with overdue loans.

SMC, government in collaboration to clean up, rehabilitate Luzon rivers

Three years after it launched its landmark river cleanup and flood mitigation initiative--which has led to the removal of over 3 million metric tons of silt and solid wastes from the Pasig, Tullahan, and San Juan Rivers--San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is setting its sights on a more ambitious goal: cleaning up and rehabilitating three major river systems as well as other tributaries and waterways throughout Metro Manila, Pampanga, Cavite, and Bulacan.

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Digital responsibility: The new frontier of Filipino freedom

The internet has become an essential part of daily life for Filipinos, shaping how people connect, learn, earn, and engage with society. But greater digital reliance also brings growing risks: misinformation, scams, identity theft, and fraud that put all users, especially the most vulnerable, in danger. On Independence Day, the meaning of freedom is being redefined for the connected era — it is no longer just about access, but about having the confidence to go online without fear of harm or exploitation.

Chinabank wins global award for innovative tax solution

China Banking Corp. announced Thursday it has received the Excellence in Innovation in the Philippines 2026 award from Global Banking and Finance Review, recognizing its Easy Tax Filing and Payment Solution.

McDonald’s Philippines rolls out 10,000 meals for earthquake-hit Southern Mindanao

McDonald’s Philippines has activated its Kindness Kitchen program to provide no less than 10,000 hot meals to communities severely affected by the recent earthquake in Southern Mindanao. Working hand-in-hand with local government units, the company aims to deliver nourishing food to families in impacted areas as part of its immediate relief efforts.

Concrete jungle gets a bamboo reality check

Bamboo has long enjoyed a near-mythical reputation in construction circles.

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