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Marcos mulls rice tariff hike, import suspension

The Department of Agriculture has recommended that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. increase tariffs on imported rice and temporarily suspend rice importation to protect local farmers.

President Marcos orders audit of flood-control projects nationwide

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered a full audit of all flood control projects initiated or completed in the last three years, following...

President Marcos urges SEC to fast-track reforms for capital market growth

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to streamline its regulatory processes, reduce transaction costs, and accelerate reforms to support the growth of the Philippine capital market, aligning with the goals of the newly enacted Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA).

President Marcos suspends EDSA rehab

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday tapped the brakes on the planned ₱8.7 billion rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), instructing government...

President Marcos eyes tobacco industry model for palay ‘floor price’

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that government, through the Department of Agriculture, is looking at imposing a floor price for palay to ensure farmers profitability and sustain their intention to plant and produce more rice.

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Pax Silica pits silicon dreams against sovereignty concerns

Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, was often portrayed carrying an olive branch. Ironically, her modern namesake has arrived carrying semiconductor blueprints, investment pledges—and a healthy dose of controversy.

Filipino exporters showcase resilience at national trade fair

More than 200 Filipino exporters gathered under one roof this week, turning the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Bagong Pilipinas National Exporters' Fair 2026 into a showcase of how local businesses are finding new opportunities despite an increasingly uncertain global trading environment.

Bounty Fresh targets emerging cities with restaurant expansion

Food producer Bounty Fresh Group is looking beyond the country's biggest urban centers for its next phase of restaurant growth, expanding into emerging cities and municipalities where competition is lighter and consumer demand continues to rise.

Petron to build P340-M fuel farm at Bohol-Panglao airport

Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp. has awarded Petron Corporation the contract to design, build, operate and maintain a new Jet A-1 fuel farm at the Bohol-Panglao International Airport to support the facility’s rising passenger numbers and flight movements.

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