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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is speeding up efforts to rebuild the country’s hog industry after heavy losses from African Swine Fever (ASF).

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) posted a net income of ₱12.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady asset growth, improved margins, and higher fee-based income.

Philippine inflation surged to a three-year high in April, exceeding expectations and strengthening the case for further monetary tightening, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Nestlé Philippines are ramping up a joint initiative to upskill Filipino coffee farmers, aiming to boost productivity, enhance bean quality, and create more sustainable livelihoods in rural communities.