The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging rice farmers in areas covered by rice processing systems (RPS) to plant only one or two rice varieties per area to speed up processing and reduce costs.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded the rollout of its ₱20-per-kilo rice program in Aklan to help keep rice affordable for low-income families while supporting local farmers.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has secured firm commitments from rice millers and importers to buy local palay at minimum prices, even as imported rice enters the market.

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has issued new guidelines governing the planned export of up to 100,000 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar to the United States for crop year 2025–2026, outlining who may participate and stressing that the program can be stopped at any time if conditions change.

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.

The Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation, together with City of Dreams Manila and Entertainment City Estate Management Inc., turned over P9.9 million worth of security gadgets and equipment to the Philippine National Police–National Capital Region Police Office (PNP-NCRPO) in a ceremonial event held at City of Dreams Manila.

Chito B. Salazar, president and COO of Phinma Corp. and CEO of Phinma Education, has been inducted into the Education Leaders Forum Fellowship 2026, the only Filipino recognized this year.

Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc., the local distributor of Canon products, has appointed Rochelle Plata as its new assistant director and chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding Rosalia Baldorado, who recently retired.

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.

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.

Medium and large enterprises are being encouraged to tap the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) as a strategic pathway for faster expansion, deeper capital access, and long-term business sustainability.

Netflix shares slipped more than 1 percent Tuesday as Wall Street focused less on binge-worthy earnings and more on boardroom brinkmanship. 

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.

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