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Scientists turn plain rice into quiet nutritional upgrade

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Researchers from the University of Birmingham are rethinking one of the world’s most familiar staples and asking a simple but intriguing question. Can ordinary white rice become healthier just by changing how it is cooked?

Gravity drips lift rice yields, slash water use

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An unlikely partnership between Google and Israeli agri-tech firm N-Drip suggests rice fields do not have to stay underwater to thrive.

Food prices diverge as 2026 opens unevenly

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Retail food prices in the Philippines opened 2026 on a mixed note, with staples such as rice, chicken, and fish edging higher, while red onion prices eased from December spikes—highlighting uneven supply dynamics as the market adjusts after the holidays.

Rice reserves swell, corn stocks slip

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The country closed November with fuller rice granaries, even as corn inventories cooled heading into December—signaling mixed dynamics in staple food supply chains.

Rice stocks higher as harvest nears peak

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Rice stocks in the country rose 3.8 percent year-on-year to 2.55 million metric tons as of November 1, driven largely by the National Food Authority’s aggressive inventory buildup, the Philippine Statistics Authority said.
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GoTyme ties up with PSA for National ID system link

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GoTyme Bank has partnered with the Philippine Statistics Authority to become one of the first local banks to connect directly to the National ID Authentication Services. This integration lets customers open accounts in as fast as five minutes without scanning or uploading physical papers. Instead, they may use their PhilSys ID QR code, card number, or basic name and birth details for real-time, official checks. The move removes common hurdles that keep many Filipinos from accessing banking services, supporting the bank’s goal of easier, more inclusive finance for all.

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Aboitiz Power profit leaps 41% on higher energy prices, new clean energy assets

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Aboitiz Power Corporation reported a 41 percent increase in core net income for the first six months of 2026, reaching P18 billion compared to P12.8 billion recorded in the same period last year. The company shared these figures in a disclosure filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

Meralco first half net income rises 3.8% to P26.5 billion even as energy sales edge lower

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The Manila Electric Company, or Meralco, reported a 3.8 percent increase in its consolidated core net income for the first six months of 2026, reaching P26.5 billion from the P25.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. The company shared these figures at a briefing held on Wednesday, noting the growth came even as overall energy sales saw a slight decline.

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