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Sweet scams: Kaspersky sounds the alarm on copycat chocolate fraud

Dubai’s iconic chocolate is increasingly tantalizing taste buds worldwide, but the soaring demand has also attracted a darker side: cybercriminals.

DA links hands with retail giants to distribute affordable rice nationwide

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a new partnership with the major retail chains to distribute affordable rice nationwide, aimed at stabilizing prices and improving access for Filipino households.

NFA needs additional funding for increased rice buffer stock

The National Food Authority (NFA) needs to secure additional funding to cover the increase in the national rice buffer stock mandated under the amended Rice Tariffication Law.

Meat imports surge in 2024, reflecting shifting consumer demand and economic impact

The country's meat imports posted a significant increase in 2024, reflecting growing demand and shifts in consumer preference, according to data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). From January to November 2024, the Philippines imported 1.33 billion kilograms of meat, marking a 19.4 percent rise from the 1.12 billion kilograms imported in the same period of 2023.

LTFRB studies P15 minimum fare petition amid rising costs for commuters and drivers

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is reviewing a petition from various transport groups seeking a P15 minimum fare for public utility jeepneys, a move that could impact the daily commute of millions of Filipinos.

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Maynilad nears completion of mega water and wastewater projects

Maynilad Water Services Inc. said several major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in its West Zone concession area are nearing completion, a development expected to improve water reliability, system resilience, and environmental protection for customers across Metro Manila and Cavite.

Cebu steals spotlight in Netflix’s K-drama ‘Boyfriend on Demand’

Cebu’s turquoise waters and sun-kissed shores are enjoying a starring role in the global streaming spotlight, thanks to the new Korean drama Boyfriend on Demand, now charming viewers worldwide on Netflix.

New program gives IT-BPM workforce tools to build savings and credit history

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and digital financial platform Maya have launched a program to improve financial access for nearly 1.9 million digital Filipino workers. The initiative aims to provide savings tools and responsibly structured credit products, such as credit cards, to qualified employees in the IT-BPM sector.

ASEAN digital pact poised to boost trade

The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is gearing up to transform Southeast Asia’s digital landscape. Targeted for signing in Manila this November on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, the pact signals a major leap in regional economic integration.

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