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USDA underestimating PHL pork production, hog industry says
THE National Federation of Hog Raisers said the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) projection for Philippine pork production of 1.06 million metric tons (MMT) in 2027 is too low, based on rule-of-thumb estimates for the meat yield of the livestock population. Federation Chairman Alfred Ng said the actual total should be closer to 1.32 MMT, […]
Read more →BCDA assures Pax Silica framework will comply with Philippine law
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is set to sign a master agreement with a US partner agency to establish a proposed artificial intelligence (AI)-native hub under the Pax Silica partnership, a trade official said. Trade Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo told reporters last week that the agreement will ensure that locators expanding here under […]
Read more →No VAT left behind: VAT refund transition relief for export-oriented enterprises
Tax incentives may be clear in principle, but putting them into practice can raise unexpected but practical questions. This became evident after Republic Act No. 12066, or the CREATE MORE Act, took effect. Among its provisions are VAT zero-rating on qualified local purchases and VAT exemption on qualified importations of export-oriented enterprises (EOEs), subject to […]
Read more →Bangsamoro parliamentary elections marred by ballot irregularities, violence
THE first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) were marred by election-related violence, pre-shaded ballots and other disruptions on Monday, prompting the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to take control of Cotabato City and Maluso, Basilan.
Read more →Court orders transfer of Romualdez to QC jail
THE Sandiganbayan on Monday ordered former Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez transferred to the New Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory in Payatas after doctors at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) found him clinically stable and no longer in need of hospital confinement. The anti-graft court’s Third Division issued the order after PGH […]
Read more →P60 NCR wage hike leaves P85 dispute unresolved
THE P60 wage increase in the National Capital Region (NCR) will provide immediate relief to workers but does not settle their claims under an earlier P85 increase, as questions remain over the legal status of the previous wage order, analysts said.
Read more →DoH backs higher tax on sweet drinks
THE Department of Health (DoH) on Monday backed higher sweetened beverage taxes to curb consumption as rising obesity and other diet-related health risks increase pressure for stronger public health measures. At a joint hearing of the House of Representatives Committees on Ways and Means and Health, Health Assistant Secretary Lester M. Tan said the sweetened […]
Read more →Retired Sandiganbayan justice says ill-gotten wealth not limited to state funds
A RETIRED presiding justice of the Sandiganbayan said that an official’s ill-gotten wealth is not limited to public funds and may include private funds as long as it meets the P50-million threshold acquired through illegal means. “If you look at the plunder law, there are five overt criminal acts that if committed through a series […]
Read more →India keen on funding key PHL rail projects
THE Department of Transportation said India is keen on helping fund the Philippines’ key railway projects, particularly the long-delayed Mindanao Railway project. “They are also interested in our railway projects like NSCR (North-South Commuter Railway), subway, and Mindanao railway. They are very interested in Mindanao railway, not only through consultancy but also in helping fund […]
Read more →Piki Lopez ring-fences the Lopez Holdings board
Who's in, who's out in Lopez Holdings, and what happens next after the annual stockholders' meeting of the firm on Monday, September 14
Read more →Pump prices to jump by more than P4 per liter this week
The DOE announced another round of big time oil price hike for this week.
Read more →BIR removes VAT on system loss charges in power bills
No more VAT on allowable system loss charges.
Read more →Fuel prices keep climbing as big hike takes effect September 15
This is now the second straight large price increase, as the government considers suspending excise taxes on LPG and kerosene again
Read more →Market! Market! lease extended to 2040 with P1-B modernization, future subway link
The subway's Bonifacio Global City Station will be located within the Market! Market! property, effectively putting the commercial center at the center of one of BGC's biggest planned transport upgrades
Read more →Alden Richards sheds tears talking about love on 'GGV'
MANILA, Philippines — Alden Richards became emotional as he discussed past heartbreaks and the lessons he learned from his experiences in love during the pilot episode of “Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV)” on Sunday. The actor opened up about his longtime search for a romantic partner, admitting that he had spent years looking for someone he could consider “the one.” “For the longest time, I’ve been looking for the one,” Richards said. But after reflecting
Read more →Go Hotels elevates guest experience across 3 Metro Manila properties
A COMFORTABLE stay can make every trip better. Whether traveling for business, catching a flight, exploring the city or simply taking a short break, having a welcoming place to rest, convenient access to key destinations and reliable service can make all the difference. Go Hotels continues to enhance the guest experience across its three Metro Manila properties – Go Hotels Airport Road, Go Hotels Ermita and Go Hotels North EDSA – giving travelers more reasons to enjoy a comfortable a
Read more →CityUHK team invents novel eDNA membrane to advance understanding of inshore fish diversity
HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Monitoring marine life helps scientists track ecosystem health, improve conservation, and manage fisheries. A promising approach is environmental DNA (eDNA), which refers to trace genetic material naturally released into the water by organisms, such as skin cells, mucus and excreta. By analysing eDNA in water samples, scientists can determine which species are present in a given body of water without the need to physically capture or observe the organism
Read more →OGA 2026 Opens with Stronger Focus on Market Access, Regional Projects and Energy Opportunities
Joint opening with MOGSEC and EIC strengthens links between Malaysian OGSE capabilities, international project pipelines and growing regional energy opportunities KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 2, Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2026opened with a stronger focus on market access, project opportunities and cross-border business connections, bringing Malaysian and international energy companies together as the industry responds to shifting demand, supply-chain pressures, t
Read more →54/2026・Trifork Group: Weekly report on share buyback
Schindellegi, Switzerland - 14 September 2026 Trifork Group AG Company announcement no. 54/2026 Weekly report on share buyback On 27 February 2026, Trifork initiated a share buyback program in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, (Safe Harbour regulation). The share buyback program runs from 2 March 2026 up to and including no later than 31 December 2026. For details, please see c
Read more →Notice regarding the offering of EUR 19,000,000 2nd tranche of SUTNTIB AB Tewox bonds
Vilnius, Lithuania, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUTNTIB AB Tewox, legal entity code 305733600, with its registered office at Jogailos g. 4, Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania (the Issuer). The Issuer announces that, pursuant to the Issuer’s Base Prospectus approved by the Bank of Lithuania on 13 July 2026 (the Prospectus) and the approved Final Terms of the second tranche of the Issuer’s bonds (ISIN LT0000138281) (the Final Terms), the offering of the bonds under the Final Terms in the amount
Read more →NovaFestFinanz Surpasses Major User Growth Milestone
Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In today's digital financial landscape, platforms that offer comprehensive savings and fixed deposit comparisons are increasingly sought after. NovaFestFinanz, a leading platform based in Brussels, Belgium, is making significant strides in this area. The platform has achieved a remarkable milestone, now boasting over 100,000 active users who rely on its services to make informed financial decisions. NovaFestFinanz's user-centric approach and
Read more →Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)-SThree plc
FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Name of exempt principal trader:Investec Bank Plc(b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree SThree Plc(c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:Investec is
Read more →Synapse Analytics Secures US$13m Led by Partech to Drive AI-Powered Decisioning for Financial Institutions
Synapse’s agentic decisioning platform empowers regulated financial institutions to take ownership of their credit and risk processes, enabling them to build, simulate, version and deploy risk policies The funding round was led by global investment platform Partech bringing the expertise, networks and scale-up support to accelerate Synapse Analytics’ development and global expansion CAIRO, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synapse Analytics, an AI company that builds agentic decisioning infrast
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