Vietnam’s AVAC completes 300,000-dose vaccine order for Philippines
The final batch contained 100,000 doses of the African swine fever vaccine. Philippine authorisation currently covers fattening pigs only.
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- More SportsPhilippines
Farm Fresh opens PVL All-Filipino campaign with straight-sets win
Mylene Paat-Rezanova scored 14 points as the Foxies beat Galeries and moved alongside Creamline and Choco Mucho at 1-0.
- Business & CompaniesPhilippines
Pangilinan raises Meralco stake with ₱2.19 billion share deal
The Meralco chairman used personal funds for the purchase, which followed a separate ₱12.4 billion acquisition by Metro Pacific Investments Corp.
Philippine banks widen campaign for AI-assisted scam checker
Google’s Be Scam Ready game also offers interactive exercises, while the central bank is working to improve how fraud warnings reach consumers.
- EconomyPhilippines
BIR requires 2% withholding tax on electricity spot market payments
Market operator IEMOP must deduct the tax before paying generators and other participants, then remit it through the BIR’s electronic system.
- GadgetsPhilippines
Philippine draft rules seek 1-year warranty for refurbished devices
The proposal would impose licensing and capital requirements on dealers, while allowing individuals to trade devices in non-commercial quantities.
- Film & MoviePhilippines
‘Amir’ teaser released ahead of Metro Manila Film Festival 2026
Argus Aspiras and Dennis Trillo lead the cast, while the preview includes elements of Muslim cultural heritage in Mindanao.
- PropertyPhilippines
Golden TW considers second Boracay hotel and luxury villas
The proposed accommodation phase could include about 100 units, while a separate shopping complex is targeted for the first quarter of 2027.
Philippines urges closer ASEAN ties to strengthen food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said trade arrangements and investment between ASEAN members could help address shortages when domestic output is strained.
Philippines weighs nuclear power as data centre demand grows
President Marcos said the country needs sufficient electricity to attract industries linked to AI and the digital economy.
