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Manufacturers have agreed to extend the nationwide price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) until April 30, following a late Monday meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The move pushes back the original April 15 deadline, providing temporary relief to consumers amid rising costs.

Projects endorsed under the government’s Green Lane Initiative are beginning to transition from approvals to execution, signaling early traction in the Philippines’ efforts to accelerate strategic investments across priority sectors.

Metro Manila, the country’s main economic and cultural center contributing 31.2 percent of national GDP, is seeing a major boost in digital connectivity as Globe accelerates network upgrades across the region.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s 6th largest lender by assets, has raised a record P20.5 billion from its Series G ASEAN Sustainability Bonds, underscoring strong investor appetite for Environmental, Social, and Governance-linked debt despite a volatile rate environment.