The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) highlighted innovation, inclusion, and integrity as key priorities for the financial sector during its annual reception for the banking community on Friday, saying the banking industry remains one of the bright spots in the economy.

Logistics giant 2GO Group, Inc. has inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to bolster the Philippines’ supply chain and enhance logistics support for businesses nationwide.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging rice farmers in areas covered by rice processing systems (RPS) to plant only one or two rice varieties per area to speed up processing and reduce costs.