The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), under the Department of Agriculture, is warning rice farmers to prepare for possible pest infestations in the first quarter of 2026, based on trends seen over the past five years.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) visited Divisoria on January 23 to examine how vegetables and other farm products move from suppliers to consumers, and how costs along the way affect retail prices.

Farmers in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija are seeing immediate relief from high fuel costs and water shortages after receiving a solar-powered mobile irrigation system from Manila Electric Company (Meralco). The project helps farmers water their fields without using diesel, improving harvest quality and lowering expenses.

The government has raised the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) budget to a record P6.5 billion in 2026, up 45 percent from P4.5 billion last year, to give farmers and fisherfolk stronger protection against crop losses.

PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. used digital technology to enhance the Grand Sinulog Festival 2026, offering improved connectivity, exclusive perks, and wider access to cultural and religious activities for Filipinos in Cebu and abroad.

Globe Prepaid has upgraded its Go+ promos to include free unlimited 5G access, marking a major shift in how prepaid users can enjoy high-speed mobile data. Starting today, subscribers to Go+149 and higher plans will get unlimited 5G, replacing the previous 8GB 5G data cap.

Aboitiz Land’s Seafront Residences has clinched the title of Best Waterfront Housing Development in Asia at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, cementing its position among the region’s standout residential projects. 

Telecommunications company PLDT and its wireless arm Smart are using artificial intelligence and everyday mobile technology to help persons with disabilities (PWDs) gain better access to education, jobs, and livelihood opportunities in Manila and nearby cities.

Security Bank employees raised funds to support 41 scholars under the Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko (RMKK) scholarship program during the bank’s year-end activities in 2025.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has donated 1,000 solar lamps to 68 parishes under the Archdiocese of Lipa in Batangas. The donation was made through its corporate social development arm, One Meralco Foundation (OMF).

The business process outsourcing firm Foundever has expanded its disability inclusion program, launching a voluntary Self-ID system that allows employees to confidentially share disability and other identity information, alongside nationwide learning sessions marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The initiatives aim to better address workplace barriers and support employees with disabilities.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is repurposing a planned sports complex in Taguig City into school and community facilities, signaling a strategic pivot from infrastructure to human capital development.

Robinsons Land Corp., the property development arm of the Gokongwei Group. cashing in—methodically and at scale.

Investors are getting a fresh menu of peso bond options as state-owned Landbank of the Philippines and lister property developer Rockwell Land Corp. line up new offerings, tapping demand for predictable income while interest-rate expectations remain finely balanced.

TikTok on Thursday finalized an agreement placing its US operations into a new joint venture controlled by American investors, ending years of political and regulatory pressure over Chinese ownership.

Gold futures surged to a fresh record early Wednesday, touching USD4,887 an ounce before easing to USD4,840, still the highest settlement on record, as geopolitical anxieties cooled without extinguishing investor appetite.

For three decades, the Aboitiz Group has been quietly building a real estate portfolio that spans homes, offices, and commercial spaces. But in recent years, it has made a deliberate pivot away from crowded residential battlegrounds toward a less glamorous, far more strategic corner of the market: industrial development. The bet is simple but bold—build where factories, logistics, and infrastructure go first, and let communities grow organically around them.

In an exclusive interview with Context.PH, SteelAsia chairman and chief executive officer Benjamin Yao laid out a vision that goes beyond growth targets and capacity figures. At stake, he said, is nothing less than the country’s industrial future.

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.