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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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    ACEN Australia secures access rights to energy zone

    ACEN Corp., the green energy arm of the Ayala Group, said its wholly-owned unit, ACEN Australia, has secured access rights to the Central West-Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) for projects in New South Wales, which includes power generation from solar and wind energy.

    Top Line’s P732.6-M IPO signals new era for regional firms

    The Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP) has hailed the successful initial public offering (IPO) of Cebu-based Top Line Business Development Corp., calling it a milestone for regional business growth and capital markets in the Philippines.

    EU steps forward as U.S. reassesses global trade role

    The 55th WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF), hosted jointly by the World Trade Centers Association and WTC Marseille Provence, ignited critical discussion on global trade dynamics, with the European Union’s evolving role taking center stage amid shifting U.S. trade policy.

    SWS Poll: 4Ps, ACT-CIS frontrunners in party-list race

    A Social Weather Stations poll, commissioned by Stratbase Group, revealed 4Ps and ACT-CIS leading party-list preferences just before elections. Conducted May 2-6 with 1,800 respondents, 4Ps topped with 7.67%, followed by ACT-CIS at 6.63%. Duterte Youth dropped to third with 5.88%, while Solid North Party rose to fourth (3.65%). LPGMA significantly jumped to fifth (3.04%), with Senior Citizens (2.69%), Ako Bicol (2.44%), Tingog (2.35%), FPJ Panday Bayanihan (2.14%), and Nanay (1.92%) rounding out the top ten.

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