Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recognized the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association (PhilSuTech) as a vital partner in driving science-backed growth, higher incomes, and resilience for the country’s sugarcane industry.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported a P1.42 billion damage to the agriculture sector due to the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay, as of August 17. This figure rose from P1.03 billion earlier that day.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and its Cordillera (DA-CAR) office are stepping in to protect harvests and reduce farmer losses as persistent rains damage crops and disrupt Benguet vegetable trading.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has welcomed the creation of United Ube PH Association Inc., a unified national group aiming to strengthen and expand the Philippine ube industry. Formed following a July meeting convened by Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel Jr., the organization secured official registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission this month as a non-stock, non-profit entity. It unites farmers, cooperatives, processors, traders, exporters, researchers, and government representatives across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Dugenia, Marayan & Associates Co. (DM&A Co.) has appointed John “JJ” Ibarreta as Communications Director, strengthening its leadership team as a digital-first integrated communications agency.

Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) said its wholly owned dim sum brand Tim Ho Wan has reached definitive agreements to restructure its joint venture with Japan’s WDI across North America and Japan, giving Tim Ho Wan full control of its priority North American platform while WDI takes full charge of Japan operations.

Over 50 fisherfolk representing all six municipalities of Batanes have completed the Fish N' LEarn financial education program, acquiring practical skills in budgeting, savings, debt management, insurance, and financial planning through a joint initiative of BDO Foundation, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

Smart Communications has upgraded its Infinity Plans with ROAM+, the Philippines’ first annual roaming wallet giving members year-round international connectivity.

Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) provided relief to flood-affected families in Pampanga on Tuesday, turning over 250 ChariTimba food packs to the Social Action Center of Pampanga, Inc. (SACOP).

Following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Flores Island, Indonesia, Globe is extending free call, text, and data services to its customers in the country to support emergency communication. The quake caused widespread damage, landslides, power outages, and displacement, with rescue efforts still ongoing.

Corporate social responsibility is moving beyond the occasional donation drive, with the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines) using its 2026 Corporate Social Impact (CSI) Awards to spotlight programs that deliver measurable, sustainable benefits to communities.

McDonald’s Philippines is expanding its Crew-ators employee creator program, giving restaurant crew members access to skills training, mentorship, and content creation opportunities beyond their regular roles.

Filipino canned sardines brand Mega Sardines has secured a major foothold in the US mainstream grocery market, entering at least 2,750 stores of supermarket giant Kroger as Mega Global Corp. accelerates its international expansion.

Filipino craftsmanship is getting a modern platform through UNIQLO’s Re.UNIQLO Studio, which has introduced Special Artisan Patches inspired by indigenous communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

7-Eleven Philippines is pressing ahead with its expansion toward more than 5,000 stores by year-end, even as permitting delays and power availability threaten to slow the pace of new openings.

Philippine financial markets may remain trapped in a cautious trading environment as investors balance hopes of global monetary easing with stubborn domestic inflation, currency weakness, and geopolitical uncertainty.

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.

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.