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Provinces with active cases of ASF rise at end of 2025

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January 13, 2026

THE number of provinces with active African Swine Fever (ASF) cases increased towards the end of December, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said in a report on Monday.

- Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel

As of Dec. 31, the BAI reported active ASF cases in 11 provinces across nine regions. These provinces are Benguet, La Union, Aurora, Quezon, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Camarines Norte, Bohol, Eastern Samar, and Agusan del Sur.

Near the end of November the tally of provinces with active cases was seven, across six regions.

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PCC clears NTT UD Asia stake in Cebu Landmasters’ Luzon arm

THE PHILIPPINE Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared Singapore-based real estate firm NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd. to acquire a 40% stake in Cebu Landmasters, Inc’s (CLD Luzon subsidiary, CLI Luzon Ventures, allowing the Visayas-Mindanao developer to proceed with its planned residential and mixed-use expansions in Luzon.

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January 14, 2026

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Solar Philippines faces P24-B penalties over terminated RE contracts

SOLAR PHILIPPINES Power Project Holdings, Inc. is facing P24 billion in fines for its failure to deliver nearly 12,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) over the last two years, according to the Department of Energy (DoE).

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January 14, 2026

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FDI net inflows fall 40% in October

NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines plunged nearly 40% year on year in October, as foreigners’ net investments in debt instruments slumped.

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3 mins

January 14, 2026

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Philippines inks FTA with UAE

THE PHILIPPINES and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Tuesday a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) which is expected to boost Philippine exports to the Gulf state by more than 9.13%, expand market access, and create new opportunities for Filipino professionals and businesses.

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January 14, 2026

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GSIS studies PSE proposal to revive stock investment loans

THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said it is studying the Philippine Stock Exchange's (PSE) proposal for state-run pension funds to revive stock investment loans and other financial products, with a framework that emphasizes member protection and operational oversight.

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1 mins

January 14, 2026

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Philippines targets 4.3% of GDP for infrastructure spending this year

THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) cut its infrastructure spending target to 4.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) this year from 5.1% previously, as a corruption scandal weighed on government spending and economic growth last year.

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3 mins

January 14, 2026

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Infra spending, consumption expected to stay weak — HSBC

THE ECONOMY may struggle to reach its potential this year as the flood control corruption scandal continues to dampen infrastructure spending, with corresponding spillover effects on consumption, HSBC Global Investment Research said.

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2 mins

January 14, 2026

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AC Health opens first St. Joseph Drug store in Metro Manila

AYALA HEALTHCARE Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) opened the first St. Joseph Drug branch at Healthway FEU-NRMF Medical Center in Quezon City, marking the chain’s entry into Metro Manila.

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1 min

January 14, 2026

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Tropang 5G eye early finals slot against embattled Bolts

QUALIFYING for the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup finals as early as possible would offer extra time for the players to recover and recharge while waiting for their opponent.

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2 mins

January 14, 2026

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Former world number three Raonic hangs up his racket

CANADA'S former world number three Milos Raonic announced his retirement from tennis at the age of 35 on Sunday after winning eight ATP tour titles and more than $20 million in prize money over a decade and a half on the circuit.

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January 14, 2026

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