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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…
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…
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…
'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."
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…
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.
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…
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…
NTC says draft rules won’t disrupt used phone market
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos will still be allowed to buy and sell their personal used mobile devices without securing government permits under proposed regulations covering the commercial trade of refurbished…
SEC warns public against Maharlika Play offer
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in Maharlika Play, an unregistered platform offering returns of up to 333 percent in 45 days through a scheme…
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