The Department of Agriculture has lifted its temporary ban on poultry imports from Germany, effective November 4, after confirming the country is free from highly pathogenic avian influenza. The World Organization for Animal Health has also recognized Germany as disease-free, with DA assessing import-related risk as negligible. Resuming trade will ease local supply constraints, though all biosecurity and quarantine rules remain in effect.

The Department of Agriculture announced Monday that its new 60-day temporary restriction on pork imports could be extended beyond the initial period if conditions warrant, stressing that the government must balance the interests of local producers, consumers, and meat processors. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed the possibility of extending the measure, drawing parallels with last year’s rice import ban, while noting that careful consideration is needed to avoid undue impact on meat prices and supply ahead of the Christmas season.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are considering extending the RAPID Growth Project to complete outstanding investments and strengthen rural enterprises before the initiative’s scheduled closure in mid-2027.

The Department of Agriculture has granted Food Terminal Inc., or FTI, a 25-year usufruct right to use 30 hectares of government land in Tiaong, Quezon, clearing the way for the development of a major new facility designed to boost the country’s food supply chain.

Lawyer Juan Alfonso “Alfie” D. Suarez, Chief People, Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of EastWest, has been named a People Manager Exemplar by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP). The award celebrates his more than three decades of championing people-centered growth, building strong leadership pipelines, and creating positive workplace cultures.

As demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence reshapes the digital infrastructure market, Equinix is turning to a seasoned technology executive to steer its next phase of growth in the Philippines.

With only three in every 10 Filipinos trusting news most of the time and more than half avoiding it when they can, Ayala Corp. Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala has urged businesses and media to work together to restore public confidence in institutions, stressing the importance of independent journalism in shaping economic decisions and holding powerful players accountable.

City of Dreams Manila has taken first place in the Travel and Leisure category and placed 53rd overall among 300 companies in the Philippines’ Best Employers 2027, a study by the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Statista.

A camera can do more than capture a beautiful landscape. In the hands of Filipino photographer Gab Mejia, it can also turn the world’s uncomfortable truths into images difficult to ignore.

Farmers belonging to the LIBADATATAMA Irrigators Association in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, now have easier access to modern farming knowledge and digital solutions through the FarmTech package recently turned over by the Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Training Institute Region 10. The initiative falls under the wider Digital Farmers Program, a partnership between DA-ATI, PLDT, and Smart Communications designed to bring digital inclusion to farming communities across the country.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Employees Association, Inc. (BSPEAI) brought its community outreach initiative Project Shoebox Plus to Bata Elementary School 1 here on October 24, distributing school bags and learning materials to 100 students.

P&G Philippines and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are preparing 90,000 health and hygiene relief kits for disaster-prone communities, extending a partnership aimed at keeping essential supplies accessible when emergencies disrupt daily life.

Shopee is adding a familiar dose of star power to its 11.11 shopping campaign, tapping Kris Aquino to headline a two-day livestream showcase packed with celebrity appearances, product launches, and shopping deals ahead of Christmas.

Family-owned enterprises grow strong not just through finances, but by preparing the next generation to lead and uphold core values while keeping pace with change — this was the shared message from Metrobank’s NextGen Leadership Circle, a forum nurturing future business leaders since 2019.

Philippine stocks and the peso face another testing week as investors weigh the third-quarter economic growth figures against stubborn inflation, with both developments likely to reinforce expectations of another interest rate hike before year-end.

The Philippines has recorded its highest-ever credit perception score, reaching 75 out of 100 and up by 2 points from the previous year, according to the latest survey by TransUnion Information Solutions Inc.

For FAST Logistics Group, the next leg of growth is not necessarily about moving more boxes faster. It is about making the entire journey work better.

Building a business that lasts takes more than expanding into new markets. It requires sound decisions, careful management of risks, and the financial strength to withstand difficult periods.

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.