Representatives from the USA Rice Federation and the Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement, or PRISM, have signed a memorandum of understanding in Manila to reopen and expand American rice trade to the Philippines, reviving a long-standing commercial partnership that officials say will strengthen food security and open new market opportunities for both nations. The agreement was concluded Wednesday alongside the International World Rice Conference, with details released publicly Thursday.

The Department of Agriculture is exploring a partnership with DALI Everyday Grocery that would give local farmers steady, expanding direct sales channels and boost contract farming opportunities for cooperatives and producer groups.

The Department of Agriculture confirmed that rice imports are on track to surpass 5 million metric tons this year, a figure that would exceed the previous all-time high of 4.81 million MT recorded in 2024.

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has joined forces with Banahaw Technological College Inc. (BTCI) through a newly signed agreement designed to prepare students for real-world careers in the energy sector through a specialized talent farm program.

The Social Security Commission has designated Commissioner Victor Alfonso...

Employee recognition does far more than celebrate success. When crafted to honor every stage of a professional journey, it deepens engagement, makes growth visible, and inspires people to reach for what comes next.

Aboitiz Power Corporation has received official commendation from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for its outstanding contributions to the region’s energy sector, with special recognition of its work in advancing nuclear energy cooperation, knowledge sharing, and skills development.

St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City has been designated a World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) Training Center, becoming only the third facility of its kind in Southeast Asia and expanding the Philippines’ capacity to train specialists in advanced digestive and liver care.

The Tau Omega Mu Fraternity and Ladies Circle (TOM), in coordination with partner healthcare professionals, local government units, and civic organizations, will hold a series of free medical and veterinary clinics in the towns of Siruma, Pili, and Tigaon in Camarines Sur from Oct. 24 to 25, 2026.

The program responds directly to growing cyber risks targeting older Filipinos. CICC data shows consumer fraud was the top complaint among seniors in 2025, with this group uniquely vulnerable to phishing, smishing, investment scams, “budol” tactics, romance fraud, and deceptive offers.

Barangay Galalan in Pangil, Laguna, finally has its own ambulance through LG Electronics Philippines’ “Life Saver on Wheels” project, ending years of relying on makeshift transport for emergencies.

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Mynt Inc., GCash’s operator, lets the public buy shares for as low as 100 shares — just P660 at P6.60 apiece — far lower than the usual 1,000-share minimum for small investors.

Philippine equities may be approaching a potential re-rating as depressed valuations increasingly reflect concerns over elevated borrowing costs, peso weakness and a fragile domestic macroeconomic backdrop. With the broader market trading at roughly eight times earnings, valuations suggest investors are pricing in substantial pessimism, creating room for upside if economic conditions stabilize and confidence improves.

Philippine markets enter Monday under renewed pressure, with the PSEi vulnerable to a test of 5,500 and the peso hovering near P63 to the dollar as investors await September inflation and reassess the outlook for monetary policy.

The peso and Philippine equities enter Monday facing another potentially volatile week as investors weigh persistent inflation pressures, softer growth prospects and expectations of further monetary tightening.

iPeople, the listed Yuchengco-Ayala education joint venture, is pursuing an expansion strategy built around international partnerships, new campuses and facilities, sustainability-focused programs, and deeper artificial intelligence integration as it aims to nearly triple its student population to 200,000.

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.

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.

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.