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Manila Bulletin – Northern Mindanao poised to brew coffee boom despite structural gaps, trader dominance

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Published Mar 9, 2026 12:00 am  |  Updated Mar 7, 2026 02:00 pm Northern Mindanao, also known as Region 10, holds immense potential as a sustainable coffee powerhouse, yet its growth is currently stifled by aging plantations and a market structure that leaves farmers with limited bargaining power, according to a policy note by state-run think tank … Read more

Manila Bulletin – Globe, Starlink launches direct-to-cell service to plug connectivity gaps

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Published Jan 16, 2026 05:59 pm Globe Telecom Inc. is taking a big leap toward addressing the country’s connectivity gaps by partnering with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring its direct-to-cell (DTC) service here, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to roll out the technology. Globe President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carl Cruz said the … Read more