“Mother of the Maliputo and Tawilis”—the title sounds part local legend, part scientific street cred, and entirely earned by Dr. Maria Theresa Mutia, the Filipina fisheries expert whose work has safeguarded two of Taal Lake’s most precious species. 

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has earmarked an initial P571.3 million to compensate insured farmers hit by Typhoons Tino and Uwan, one of the government’s support measures as it works to speed up agricultural recovery from back-to-back climate shocks.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects stronger agricultural and food industry ties after the Philippines took part in the World Food India 2025 event. On Monday, the agency said the participation could help the country expand its export markets and build new global partnerships.

Agricultural losses from Typhoons Uwan and Tino have surged past ₱4.14 billion, with assessments still ongoing, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Uwan caused the bulk of the damage at ₱3.17 billion, battering over 34,000 farmers and nearly 26,000 hectares of farmland. High-value crops—vegetables, spices, fruits, legumes, root crops, coffee, and cacao—sustained ₱1.52 billion in losses, while rice farms accounted for ₱1.47 billion across multiple regions in Luzon and Eastern Visayas.

The Jollibee Group has received a BBB MSCI ESG Rating, signaling stronger management of environmental, social, and governance risks across its global operations. MSCI ESG Ratings range from CCC to AAA and assess how effectively companies handle key sustainability issues compared with industry peers.

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) strengthened its position as a security leader after two of its top executives were recognized at the 18th Security Management International Convention on October 27, 2025, in Manila.

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), through its subsidiary Panay Energy Development Corp., has funded a P17.3-million lighting system for the La Paz Football Ground in Iloilo City.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has expanded its Partner Store Services across Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), allowing customers to withdraw cash for free through the BPI app at RRHI stores nationwide.

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has delivered new relief supplies to Cebu, where thousands of people are still staying in evacuation centers more than a week after Typhoon Tino hit on November 4.

McDonald’s Philippines Founder and Chairman Dr. George T. Yang has opened the 52nd Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Barangay Poblacion, Biñan, Laguna, through Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines.

The Aboitiz Foundation, in collaboration with various Aboitiz business units under the OneAboitiz initiative, has launched extensive relief and recovery operations for communities affected by Typhoon Tino across Cebu and other areas in the Visayas and Mindanao.

Foodpanda, operated by Delivery Hero Philippines Inc., teamed up with Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Philippines and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to mark World Food Day with a series of community outreach efforts across Metro Manila.

Average rates on government treasury bills moved in mixed directions at Monday’s auction, with the shortest tenor edging higher as investors priced in political uncertainties, while longer maturities continued to ease on expectations of further monetary loosening after weaker third-quarter growth.

OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market in the United States, starting today under the symbol “OGPIF.” U.S. investors can access real-time quotes and financial disclosures at www.otcmarkets.com.

Shares of The Walt Disney Co. fell 7.8 percent Thursday as investors focused on weaker-than-expected revenue and ongoing struggles in its linear TV business, overlooking strong profit and subscriber growth.

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has received pre-effective approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its planned public offering of up to ₱15 billion in fixed-rate bonds, with an additional ₱5 billion oversubscription option. The bonds may be issued in up to three series with tenors of 3, 5, or 10 years.

Boeing Co has embarked on deeper-than-expected cuts in its strategy ranks, halving the number of planners working within key divisions as it refocuses energies on tackling industrial pressures, people familiar with the matter said.

Maynilad Water Services Inc., the water utility of Metro Pacific Investment Corp., may consider Manila Bay as source of potable water for its concession area in Metropolitan Manila and nearby towns if the cost of desalination comes down or large consumers such as factories start extracting water from the salt-water bay for their needs.

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