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    NFA rice stocks begin hitting LGUs as emergency measure

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday released National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks to local government units (LGUs) as a strategic food security emergency measure to stabilize rice prices and ensure affordable supply for consumers.

    DOTr gifts commuters with LRT rate hike on Valentine’s Day

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has approved a fare hike for the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), which will take effect on 2 April 2025. The decision, made official in a 14 February letter, comes after the LRMC petitioned for an increase in fares, citing adjustments in its concession agreement.

    Record-breaking remittances boost economy in 2024

    Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) surged to a historic high of USD3.73 billion in December 2024, marking a three percent increase from the previous year. The robust inflows helped push full-year remittances to USD38.34 billion, the highest ever recorded, reflecting a three percent growth over 2023's USD37.21 billion.

    ‘Lenient’ TRB reinstates cashless toll collection starting March

    A lenient Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) on Sunday announced that major toll expressways will reinstate cashless and contactless toll collection starting March 15, 2025, in accordance with regulatory efforts to streamline traffic flow and improve toll operations.

    France looks to underwrite proposed dairy project

    The National Dairy Authority (NDA), under the Department of Agriculture, has partnered with Phylum SARL, a France-based consultancy specializing in food, animal health, and welfare, to conduct a feasibility study for the Philippine Dairy Project. 

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    Oasis Hotel teams up with Converge to upgrade guest experience

    Oasis Hotel, a long-standing hospitality landmark in Angeles City, Pampanga, is stepping up its digital offerings through a new partnership with Converge Global Business, the enterprise arm of Converge ICT Solutions Inc. The collaboration will bring Converge’s advanced connectivity and hospitality platform, Content Plus, to the hotel—boosting in-room entertainment, digital services, and overall guest experience.

    PAL relaunches Manila–Sapporo winter flights

    Philippine Airlines has resumed its seasonal nonstop service between Manila and Sapporo, operating from November 24, 2025 to March 27, 2026. The route, flown every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on a 168-seater Airbus A321neo, aims to capture strong winter travel demand between the Philippines and Japan.

    DOTr begins property acquisition for long-awaited Mindanao Railway

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has begun acquiring properties for the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP), marking a major step toward the long-delayed construction of the region’s first railway system.

    Asians want to live better, not just longer – Manulife report

    Asians are living longer, but many still struggle to feel financially secure in later life, according to the 2025 Financial Resilience and Longevity Report from Manulife Wealth and Asset Management. The study, covering Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, found that most people prioritize quality of life over extended lifespans.

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