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  1. Microsoft hits first record in a year after US$1.4 trillion rally; shares soar 54% from June low

    This caps a dramatic rebound for the firm that months ago was among the S&P 500 Index’s worst performers

  2. DA eyes bigger ube exports as global demand surges

    MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up purple yam (ube) production in Cagayan Valley to unlock more export opportunities amid surging global demand. Through its regional office in…

  3. PCA taps sustainability group to boost coconut farming

    MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has partnered with the Sustainable Coconut Partnership (SCP) to improve coconut farming in Davao and the Bicol Region. Both parties signed a memorandum of…

  4. PH growth seen lagging Asian peers, IMF says

    MANILA, Philippines — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the Philippines will likely lag behind most of its emerging and developing Asian peers this year as policymakers struggle to control inflation without…

  5. DEPDev rolls out 6-year provincial planning framework

    MANILA, Philippines — Provincial governments will adopt six-year development plans under a new framework rolled out by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) to align local development…

  6. 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew' opens doors to magical new worlds in official trailer

    Netflix has released the official trailer for Greta Gerwig's take on "Narnia."

  7. Study: AI boom gives PH chance to catch up in chip race

    MANILA, Philippines — The global boom in artificial intelligence (AI) could give the Philippines a chance to narrow its gap with faster-growing Asian semiconductor exporters, as rising demand for advanced chips and…

  8. State deputy minister: S'wak UEC students can get free tertiary education even without BM pass

    UEC students would be subject to the same entry requirements as other applicants, Annuar says.

  9. PH FDI net inflows hit 6-month high $689M in July

    MANILA, Philippines — Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the Philippines rose to a six-month high in July, though investor sentiment remained subdued amid economic uncertainties at home and abroad. Latest…

  10. PH dollar deficit seen narrowing as exports gain

    MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to post narrower dollar deficits this year and in 2027 than previously forecast, as stronger exports fueled by the global artificial intelligence boom bolster foreign…