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China, Singapore pursuing wind power project in Laguna

China's leading wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind and Singapore-headquartered The Blue Circle (TBC) are to pursue the development of the 100.8-megawatt Kalayaan 2 wind project in Laguna.

Restore some NFA functions in RTL extension, DA urges Congress

The Department of Agriculture on Monday urged Congress to restore the National Food Authority's function as a rice price stabilizer and increase its fund allocation for programs to enhance rice production and farmers’ incomes as lawmakers’ deliberate on measures seeking to extend the Rice Tariffication Law.

Meralco 1Q income up 11 percent; full-year income seen over P40 billion

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Monday reported an 11 percent increase in consolidated core net income over three months this year reaching P10.1 billion compared to only P9.05 billion last year.

DOTr urges LGUs quick adoption of mobility programs encouraging pedestrian power

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is urging local government units (LGUs) to step up the adoption of mobility programs with the use of human power to get from one point to the next.

Gov’t budget shortfall narrows in March, widens in 1Q

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Monday reported a narrower budget deficit in March as higher tax collection and dividend remittances from government corporations overshadowed the increase in spending.

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Jobless Filipinos surge to 2.86M in September 

The number of unemployed Filipinos surged to 2.86 million in September 2026 as employment growth failed to keep pace with an expanding labor force, pushing the jobless rate to its highest level in recent months.

Palay, corn slump drags Philippine farm output down 5% in Q3

A sharp contraction in palay and corn production dragged Philippine agriculture and fisheries output down 5 percent in the third quarter of 2026, outweighing gains in livestock and poultry and underscoring the uneven recovery across the country's food-producing sectors.

D&L earnings climb 15% as food ingredients’ margins recover

A strong recovery in food ingredients margins and a shift toward higher-margin specialty products lifted D&L Industries Inc.'s net income by 15 percent to P2.2 billion in the first nine months of 2026, helping the manufacturer weather higher financing costs, peso weakness, and geopolitical uncertainty.

DMCI Holdings profit jumps 28% on stronger unit earnings

Record earnings from its power generation and nickel mining businesses, stronger real estate and construction contributions, and sharply reduced cement losses lifted DMCI Holdings Inc.'s net income by 28 percent to P15 billion in the first nine months of 2026.

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