The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have signed a ¥1.7-billion grant to build a modern rice processing system in Isabela province to strengthen government rice buffer stocks.
Asia United Bank posted a record 12 percent rise in net income to P12.7 billion in 2025, driven by a stronger commercial lending portfolio and improved operational efficiency.
Cash sent home by overseas Filipinos reached a new record in 2025, providing a steady lift to the Philippine economy and to millions of households that depend on support from family members abroad.