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Agriculture
Central bank warning drives DA to review food policies to protect consumers from price spikes
The Department of Agriculture is sharpening its strategy against the potential return of the El Niño weather phenomenon, responding directly to alerts from central bank officials that future droughts could trigger a new wave of inflation. Monetary authorities have emphasized that farm output and market prices are deeply linked, making agriculture policy a primary front in the country’s fight against rising living costs. For everyday consumers, any drop in farm production quickly turns into higher prices for kitchen staples, directly impacting household budgets.
Philippine egg producers unite to grow cage-free market
Philippine egg producers are joining forces to build the country’s emerging cage-free market, forming the first industry association focused on production as demand grows from hospitality, foodservice, and corporate buyers.
Philippine coconut exports surge 34% to $3.6B
The Philippine coconut industry is emerging as a major export growth driver, with shipments surging 34 percent to USD3.6 billion in 2025 as the government seeks to capture more global demand for higher-value coconut products.
Marcos backs DA, DOST drive to modernize PH egg industry
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday threw his support behind efforts to modernize the country’s egg industry during a visit to the P300-million processing facility of the Batangas Egg Producers Multipurpose Cooperative (BEPCO) here, accompanied by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.
Corporate
SEC opens second comment period to refine public offering reforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a second round of public consultations on its draft memorandum circular overhauling the country’s public offering regulatory framework, aiming to boost efficiency, broaden market access, and streamline rules for debt securities.
NBA and Salmon announce multi-year collaboration to deepen fan engagement in the Philippines
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Salmon, a fast-growing financial technology company in the Philippines, today announced a multi-year marketing partnership that makes Salmon an Official Partner of the NBA in the Philippines.
Meralco bags 9 Quill Awards, reaffirms comms leadership
Meralco, led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, took home nine Excellence and Merit trophies at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, marking another strong showing in the country’s top business communication honors.
Aboitiz Foundation deepens ties with LMP and TESDA to scale community development and employment pathways
Aboitiz Foundation is deepening partnerships with the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to expand education, livelihood, and sustainability programs nationwide.
Corporate Bulletins
NBA and Salmon announce multi-year collaboration to deepen fan engagement in the Philippines
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Salmon, a fast-growing financial technology company in the Philippines, today announced a multi-year marketing partnership that makes Salmon an Official Partner of the NBA in the Philippines.
Meralco bags 9 Quill Awards, reaffirms comms leadership
Meralco, led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, took home nine Excellence and Merit trophies at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, marking another strong showing in the country’s top business communication honors.
BDO Kabayan Facebook page clinches back-to-back Quill Awards
BDO Unibank’s BDO Kabayan Facebook Page has earned an Award of Merit in the Social Media category at the Philippine Quill Awards for the second straight year, this time for its campaign “Alagang Kabayan: Where Every Kabayan Belongs.”
PLDT-Smart, PAGEONE lead Philippine Quill winners
Good communication does more than make noise. Done well, it moves people, solves problems, builds trust, and increasingly, delivers business results.
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
Aboitiz Foundation deepens ties with LMP and TESDA to scale community development and employment pathways
Aboitiz Foundation is deepening partnerships with the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to expand education, livelihood, and sustainability programs nationwide.
Ayala Land takes big leap in sustainability ranking
Ayala Land Inc. is moving up the global sustainability scoreboard, and it is not a small step.
Security Bank turns employee entrepreneurship into scholarship support for 75th anniversary
Security Bank marked its 75th anniversary by channeling employee business spirit into community good, with proceeds from the annual People's Fair Marketplace going directly to the Security Bank Foundation's Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko Scholarship Program.
Mactan-Cebu airport leads Philippines in carbon cuts
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has become the first and only airport in the Philippines to achieve Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation, marking a new milestone in the country’s push for more sustainable aviation.
Markets
Global snacking shift meets the mindful, community-centric Filipino palate
Snacking is no longer just a quick fix between meals; it has transformed into an essential part of modern daily life.
PSEi rangebound as peso awaits BSP rate decision
Philippine financial markets are likely to remain cautious on Monday, with the PSEi expected to trade sideways as investors await the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Aug. 27 policy decision and assess persistent inflation, currency, and growth risks.
Harbor Star leads PSE weekly gainers, Swift Foods slides
Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc. led the Philippine Stock Exchange’s (PSE) weekly price gainers, while Swift Foods Inc. posted the steepest decline, according to the latest PSE market data.
SEC seeks public input on market-making rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on proposed rules governing market making, a practice intended to make it easier for investors to buy and sell securities while keeping trading orderly and transparent.
Energy
DOE to release coal transition plan: balancing climate goals and energy security
The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to release a formal coal transition plan, a key policy step that aligns the country’s climate commitments and renewable energy targets while securing stable power supply amid ongoing challenges in the coal sector.
Meralco restores power as Habagat floods disrupt service
Crews of Manila Electric Co., or Meralco, are working round-the-clock to restore electricity in areas hit by heavy rains and flooding from the enhanced southwest monsoon, with around 49,000 customers still experiencing service interruptions as of 4 p.m. Sunday.
Fuel prices set to drop, ending two-week streak of hikes
Motorists can expect relief at the pumps this week as fuel prices are projected to fall on Tuesday, bringing an end to two consecutive weeks of increases.
Alliance Global, First Gen team up for major renewable energy shift
Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) has formalized a partnership with First Gen Group to transition the power supply of its major properties and facilities across the country to renewable energy, marking a key step in the conglomerate’s sustainability and climate goals.
Property
SM lets demand, infrastructure guide mall growth
SM Supermalls is taking a demand-first approach to mall expansion, using tenant appetite, occupancy levels, local business activity and planned government infrastructure to decide where to deploy fresh capital.
CREBA urges housing reforms without hurting supply
The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA) is pushing for housing reforms that protect buyers while keeping homebuilding commercially viable, warning that excessive regulation and tax uncertainty could ultimately squeeze housing supply.
Metro Manila hotel pipeline raises oversupply concerns
Metro Manila is heading for a fresh wave of hotel openings through 2029, with foreign brands accounting for nearly half of new supply as developers position for the recovery of Philippine tourism, according to Colliers Philippines.
CLI unveils P25-billion VisMin housing pipeline
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is preparing 11 new projects worth an estimated P25 billion in sales value as the Visasyas-Mindanao developer replenishes residential inventory following a 95-percent sell-out rate across its portfolio.
Technology
Globe ramps up 5G rollout, 1H capital spending up 39% to P26.3B
Globe Telecom Inc. is accelerating its nationwide 5G expansion, boosting infrastructure spending this year to keep up with growing demand for fast, reliable digital connectivity.
Philippines becomes ASEAN model for next-generation 911
The Philippines is emerging as a regional template for modern emergency response, with Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam looking at the country’s next-generation 911 system as they explore upgrades to their own aging emergency communications infrastructure.
LG bares 2026 AI TV lineup at IFA: Smarter, personalized entertainment
LG Electronics will showcase its 2026 AI TV lineup at IFA Berlin, September 4–8, putting artificial intelligence front and center for a more intuitive, user-first experience.
SM Investments, DOST-PHIVOLCS team up to boost disaster resilience via GeoRiskPH tools
SM Investments Corporation, parent firm of the SM Group, has forged a partnership with the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) to integrate official hazard and risk data into the planning and management of its properties and operations nationwide.
Opinion
Senate finally remembers it is an impeachment court
Eight weeks into the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the Senate impeachment court has rediscovered a useful legal principle. People involved in a trial should probably stop trying the case everywhere except the courtroom.
Philippine poverty is falling, no time for victory laps
Poverty is not just an empty wallet. It can be a family scrambling to keep a child in school, relatives walking farther to fetch clean water, or a household wrestling with a stubborn internet signal while the rest of the world moves on.
Violent games are no simple school-shooting trigger
Every generation gets its villain. In 1979, it was Voltes V and other Japanese robot cartoons. Today, as the Philippines confronts fresh school shootings, the finger is pointing at Roblox.
Tighten gun laws after school shootings
The livestreamed shooting at a school affiliated with Ateneo de Zamboanga University should end the country’s familiar cycle of outrage, condolences, and calls for tighter security. It should instead trigger a harder look at how firearms are acquired, stored, and kept out of the hands of those who should never have them.
Exclusive
Vivant Water sees 2026 as launchpad for bigger growth
Vivant Water is treating 2026 as a pivotal year as it moves from building its presence across the water industry to scaling operations, investments, and its project pipeline.
Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map
Singapore is no longer just a distant dot on Top Line Business Development Corp.’s growth chart. It has become a very literal marker of how far the company has travelled in 12 years, from a Visayas-based real estate developer to an emerging energy player now thinking in global supply routes.
Sunlight Air chooses precision over size aloft
In an aviation industry often driven by scale and speed, Sunlight Air is taking a more measured route. The boutique carrier is building its business around efficiency, discipline, and destination depth, convinced that smarter operations can deliver both commercial returns and environmental gains.
PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups
The Private Sector Advisory Council is raising a clear warning. In a recent meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry, PSAC said the Philippine startup scene is slipping behind Southeast Asian peers, not for lack of ideas but for lack of capital that actually moves.
