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Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. posted sharply higher first-quarter earnings as stronger nickel ore prices and increased shipment volumes boosted profitability despite rising operating costs.

Paraguay is seeking closer economic ties with the Philippines, including a potential free trade agreement (FTA), as the South American nation positions itself as a gateway to a regional market of roughly 300 million people, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.

A new large-scale coconut processing facility by Thailand-based Thai World Group is set to bolster the Philippines’ role as a major global supplier of value-added coconut products, while generating employment and investment in Northern Mindanao.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is currently reviewing petitions for modest price increases on canned sardines as manufacturers face rising fuel and logistics costs, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said Monday.