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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has broadened the country’s agricultural reach in the Gulf region, with 18 metric tons of premium MD2 pineapples arriving in Dubai on June 28. Sourced from farms in Tampakan, South Cotabato, the 1,500-box shipment entered through the Port of Khor Fakkan and is now being distributed across the UAE.

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is expanding its social impact beyond hotel operations by equipping Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) with hospitality skills that could help them secure jobs and rebuild their lives after release.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) stepped up its nationwide tax enforcement campaign on June 30, but stressed that helping taxpayers comply remains its first priority, with business closures reserved as a last resort.

Philippine manufacturing extended its recovery for a second straight month in June as stronger domestic demand lifted factory output and new orders, although businesses turned more cautious about the months ahead.