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    Philippine agriculture expands 1.9% in 1Q

    Philippine agriculture started the economy on a stronger footing in the first quarter, growing 1.9 percent, with better weather conditions and intensified government interventions helping the sector recover from a full-year contraction in 2024.

    Palay output in 1Q up 0.3%, sets new yield record

    Palay production in the first quarter of the year rose by 0.3 percent, reaching 4.7 million metric tons, with yields setting a new record high.

    Palay production likely up Q1, corn output may slide—PSA

    Palay production in the first quarter of 2025 is expected to reach 4.72 million metric tons, with higher yields offsetting a decrease in rice planting area, according to the latest estimate of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). 

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    Stronger connectivity seen as vital for work, learning in remote areas

    Connecting communities across the Philippines’ more than 7,000 islands remains a major challenge, but it is critical to national development. Faster, more reliable, and affordable internet is essential to support hybrid work, online learning, and access to e-government and e-health services, especially in remote and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).

    Flexible work spaces gain ground as more firms adopt hybrid models

    Demand for flexible and hybrid work spaces in the Philippines is continuing to rise, reflecting a broader shift in how and where people work. International Workplace Group (IWG), the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces, said it will open six new centers in key cities across the country in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring strong market growth and changing workplace needs.

    Cebu Pacific to move turboprop flights to Clark by March 2026 to ease NAIA congestion

    Cebu Pacific announced on Thursday that it will relocate its remaining turboprop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Clark International Airport starting March 29, 2026, as part of government efforts to ease congestion at the country’s main gateway.

    Globe, Nokia expand partnership to boost network-based digital services

    Globe Telecom has expanded its collaboration with Nokia to speed up the rollout of network application programming interfaces (APIs), a move expected to strengthen digital services and security across multiple industries in the Philippines.

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