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Middle East agri-fishery trade mission secures $27 million in sales

Manila Bulletin 21 Mar 2025
Led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA), the trade mission ran from Feb. 7 to 21 ... The trade mission also visited Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ... .
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DOTr chief wants NLEX to waive toll fees amid Marilao bridge repair traffic

Manila Bulletin 21 Mar 2025
DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon ... Dizon asserted that it is “only reasonable” for NLEX to temporarily lift the toll for those passing the northbound side of the expressway amid the traffic congestion ... This resulted in severe damage to two bridge girders ... .
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Private sector calls for dedicated right-of-way office to address infra delays

Manila Bulletin 21 Mar 2025
President Marcos and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Chief Executive Officer Sabin Aboitiz ... It pointed out that lengthy legal disputes, court backlogs, and bureaucratic inefficiencies often delay this tedious process ... .
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DA to launch Kadiwa program in housing projects

Manila Bulletin 21 Mar 2025
(Center) Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel and NHA General Manager Joeben Tai (right) during the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of understanding (DA photo) ... .
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Australia's Anko unveils largest Philippine store yet in TriNoma, Quezon City

Manila Bulletin 20 Mar 2025
Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko continues its expansion in the country as it is set to open its third and largest store in Quezon City. The new store will open in July at the Ayala Group’s TriNoma mall ... .
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NLEX: Marilao interchange bridge repair to take 2 weeks, heavy traffic expected

Manila Bulletin 20 Mar 2025
Motorists traversing North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) should brace for heavy traffic near Marilao interchange bridge, as repairs on the infrastructure are expected to be completed within two weeks. In a statement on Thursday, March 20, NLEX Corp ... .
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Converge boosts capex up to ₱25 billion as expansion efforts intensify

Manila Bulletin 20 Mar 2025
Fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has more than doubled its capital expenditures (capex) this year to up to ₱25 billion amid strong expansion efforts ... These new facilities are expected to cost approximately ₱5 billion.
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Zero energy cooling chamber to prolong shelf life of vegetables

Manila Bulletin 20 Mar 2025
A look at ZEC-C (DA photo). The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Cagayan Valley office has unveiled a new technology designed to extend the shelf life of freshly harvested vegetables, particularly tomatoes and eggplants ... .
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Philippine car market sees 6% growth in February amid shift to sustainable driving

Manila Bulletin 19 Mar 2025
Car sales in the Philippines posted a six-percent hike in February, driven by a growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and personalized driving experiences, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) ... .
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DA introduces standardized criteria for project evaluation in multi-year budget

Manila Bulletin 19 Mar 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will introduce a standardized set of criteria within its multi-year budget planning process to attain efficiency in allocating resources for projects aimed at enhancing the agriculture and fisheries sector ... .
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DOTr seeks dialogue with Manibela to avert 3-day transport strike

Manila Bulletin 19 Mar 2025
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is seeking a dialogue with Manibela after the transport group announced that it will be holding a three-day transport strike starting Monday, March 24 ... .
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RE transmission, distribution: Philippines' next major investment magnet

Manila Bulletin 19 Mar 2025
Renewable energy (RE) infrastructure, particularly those focused on transmission and distribution, is poised to be the country’s most lucrative investment magnet in the near future ... Other investment venues ... .
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DOTr chief sacks MRT-3 general manager after string of mishaps

Manila Bulletin 18 Mar 2025
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the dismissal of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) General Manager Oscar Bongon following a string of mishaps, which he said demands a swift response ... MRT-3 closing time extension ... .
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Silicon Valley's Omega GTI opens Philippine facility, boosting local electronics sector

Manila Bulletin 18 Mar 2025
Silicon Valley-based Omega Global Technologies Inc ... Facilitated by the DTI’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV), Omega GTI opened its regional office in Malvar, Batangas, early this month ... .
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