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DOST pushes bamboo-based ‘Silyang Pinoy’ for disaster-ready schools

By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | February 26, 2026 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) promotes Silyang Pinoy, a multifunctional engineered bamboo school furniture designed to strengthen disaster preparedness while supporting the local bamboo industry. DOST-FPRDI Senior Science Research Specialist Edward Paul Marasigan said the… Read More DOST pushes bamboo-based ‘Silyang Pinoy’ for disaster-ready schools

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SEC exempts micro enterprises from submitting audited FS

MICRO enterprises are now exempt from the submission of audited financial statements as part of their reportorial requirements, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moves to streamline compliance and reduce regulatory burdens for small companies. The Commission on January 20 issued Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2026, providing the Amendments to the Application… Read More SEC exempts micro enterprises from submitting audited FS

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Cebu Pacific launches A330neo flights to Bohol

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, today launched its A330neo flights to Bohol-Panglao International Airport, further enhancing connectivity to the island province while giving more opportunities for Boholanos to explore the Philippines and the rest of the world. Starting today, the 459-seater aircraft will operate between Manila and Bohol daily, allowing more Filipinos… Read More Cebu Pacific launches A330neo flights to Bohol

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BCDA, DICT to harness Meta’s 2Tbps bandwidth for National Broadband Plan

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plan to fully harness the two terabit-per-second (Tbps) bandwidth allocation from global technology giant Meta, a move set to accelerate the implementation of the Philippine government’s National Broadband Plan. This initiative builds on the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) project,… Read More BCDA, DICT to harness Meta’s 2Tbps bandwidth for National Broadband Plan

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Villanueva wants stronger action against online lending apps linked to online gambling

SENATE Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has appealed to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for stronger action to keep in check online lending apps, the use of which is reportedly linked to the rise in cybercrimes and the proliferation of online gambling. Villanueva said BSP regulatory oversight on online lending apps, electronic wallets, and digital… Read More Villanueva wants stronger action against online lending apps linked to online gambling

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PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

By Camille C. Nagaño | May 26, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is encouraging farmers to start setting up business through its Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) 2.0 Program. Program lead Diadem Gonzales-Esmero said the RiceBIS 2.0 aims to change the mindset of farmers from mere rice… Read More PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

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SM Prime Group wins big at 2025 Philippines Leadership Awards

SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI), SM Supermalls, and SM Development Corporation (SMDC) have been honored as among the Philippines’ Best Employer Brands for 2025. This recognition underscores the group’s unwavering commitment to excellence in people management. “Being recognized as the Best Employer Brand affirms our commitment to creating opportunities for every employee to experience ‘More… Read More SM Prime Group wins big at 2025 Philippines Leadership Awards

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SM SUPERMALLS DOMINATES 2025 APAC STEVIE AWARDS

SM Supermalls emerged victorious at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, collecting an impressive array of accolades, including the prestigious Grand Stevie Award for Most Honored Organization of the Year — a historic recognition shared by SM Supermalls, SM Foundation, and SM Retail under the SM Group. With a total of 42 award points, the SM… Read More SM SUPERMALLS DOMINATES 2025 APAC STEVIE AWARDS

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President Marcos praises PCG’s “crucial” role in WPS

By PND | May 6, 2025 PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday commended the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for steadfastly protecting the country’s territory and sovereign rights, emphasizing that its presence is most crucial and symbolic in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of 29 newly promoted Coast Guard officers… Read More President Marcos praises PCG’s “crucial” role in WPS

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