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    Philippines rice imports expected to drop in Q1

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    The total volume of rice the Philippines will import in the first quarter is likely to be significantly lower compared to the same period in 2024, as local farmers begin the harvest season and traders hold off on imports, awaiting further softening of global prices.

    Lower rice, tomato prices may slow inflation in March

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    Lower food prices in February contributed to a drop in inflation to 2.1 percent for the month. This was slower than both central bank and market forecasts, and marked a significant decline from 2.9 percent in January.

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

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    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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    NNIC’s first year at NAIA: Smoother flights, smarter tech

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    One year after taking over operations of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) is set to roll out a new facial recognition system powered by Collins Aerospace, allowing passengers to check in, drop bags, clear security, and board using only their face.

    Unilever powers PH sites with 100% geothermal energy

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    Unilever Philippines has renewed its partnership with First Gen Corp., the country’s leading renewable energy (RE) producer, to power seven of its production and distribution sites with approximately 10 megawatts of geothermal energy.

    P20 rice reaches 57K transport workers

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    The Marcos Jr. administration has expanded its flagship affordable rice initiative to the transport sector, with over 57,000 public transport workers now set to benefit from P20 per kilo rice under the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program.

    Barbell approach advised as inflation rises

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    Manulife Investment Management is advising investors to adopt a barbell investment strategy in response to the unexpected uptick in the country's inflation rate in August. The strategy, aimed at navigating an increasingly uncertain interest rate environment, involves allocating capital to short-term bonds to benefit from immediate policy rate adjustments, while selectively adding long-term bond exposure if inflation expectations remain anchored.

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    Japan, PH, and U.S. conduct joint maritime activity in South China Sea

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    Naval forces from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea, underscoring their ongoing commitment to regional stability and maritime security.
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    NNIC’s first year at NAIA: Smoother flights, smarter tech

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    One year after taking over operations of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) is set to roll out a new facial recognition system powered by Collins Aerospace, allowing passengers to check in, drop bags, clear security, and board using only their face.
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    Unilever powers PH sites with 100% geothermal energy

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    Unilever Philippines has renewed its partnership with First Gen Corp., the country’s leading renewable energy (RE) producer, to power seven of its production and distribution sites with approximately 10 megawatts of geothermal energy.
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