PPI: No ‘persecution’ in libel case against ex-DA chief

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Agricultural company Planters Products Inc. (PPI) stood firm on complaints it had leveled against former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Montemayor, who had questioned the legality of the company’s rice imports. In a statement on Friday, PPI legal counsel and spokesperson Czarina Quintanilla-Raz rejected Montemayor’s portrayal of the case as “persecution.” They insisted that the

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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banks remain healthy and well-capitalized despite mounting economic challenges, supported by strong regulatory oversight from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Moody’s Ratings said. In a report dated Oct. 29, the global debt watcher assigned the Philippines a banking sector risk score of “a,” matching those of Colombia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Undas 2026: Key reminders for a safe, clean cemetery visit

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MANILA, Philippines — As Filipinos visit cemeteries this Undas to remember their departed loved ones, environmental advocates are urging them to reduce waste, while authorities are reminding families to keep children safe, observe fire precautions and prepare for changing weather. From bringing reusable food containers and disposing of trash properly to keeping pathways clear and

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PNP to Bato dela Rosa: Surrender to prevent harm to uniformed personnel

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) appealed to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, a former nationalpolicechief, to voluntarily surrender to prevent harm to uniformed personnel. “Kung sa puso niya ay gayun pa ang kanyang pagiging tatay ng Philippine National Police, alam ko hindi niya hahayaan na mayroon isa o dalawa o 10 members

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