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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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    Shipping firms back MARINA plan for mandatory online ticketing

    Domestic shipping operators have expressed support for a proposal by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to require online ticketing for inter-island passenger ships, calling it a major step toward modernizing sea travel.

    P400-M gift aims to fight college dropouts, support PHINMA scholars

    Business leader Magdaleno B. Albarracin Jr., vice chairman of PHINMA Corporation, and his wife Trinidad M. Albarracin have pledged P400 million to PHINMA Foundation Inc. to help students complete their college education.

    Viral AI caricature trend sparks fraud and privacy warnings

    A viral social media trend encouraging users to upload personal photos and ask AI tools to create caricatures based on their life and job is raising cybersecurity concerns.

    LRTA remits P276.7M to the Treasury

    The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has remitted P276.70 million in interest income to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), following a directive from the Department of Finance (DOF).

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