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Agriculture
World Bank-funded agri infrastructure gets DA green light
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has cleared over P2.06 billion worth of farm-to-market roads (FMRs) and bridges for construction across six provinces, aimed at cutting logistics costs and helping farmers and fisherfolk reach markets more easily.
El Niño reducing Magat water level, fishery losses hits P100M
The early effects of El Niño are beginning to bite, with fishery losses in the Magat Dam area swelling to an estimated P100 million as receding water levels trigger fish kills in Ifugao and Isabela.
DA sets sights on making ube the next big export
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out major policy changes to transform ube (purple yam) from a niche product into a leading global agricultural export, aiming to tap into the rising international demand for natural food ingredients.
DAR frees Bicol farmers from ₱418M debts, grants full land ownership
Over 9,900 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) across the Bicol Region now fully own their farmland and are relieved from more than ₱418 million in unpaid debts, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) announced Thursday.
Corporate
Aboitiz Group helping professionalize meat industry sector workers with Tesda, IVTSI
Aboitiz-led Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corp. has teamed up with Infinity Vocational Training School Inc. (IVTSI) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to deliver hands-on training at its Tarlac Meatmasters facility—the country’s first Triple AAA-accredited multi-meat processing plant.
Asiabest eyes bigger infrastructure platform assets deals
Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG) is asking shareholders to back a pair of multibillion-peso acquisitions that could fast-track its transformation from a listed holding firm into a broader infrastructure and property player.
Metro Pacific Water begins turning around SJDM supply
Metro Pacific Water (MPW) is beginning to reverse years of water infrastructure neglect in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, restoring water service to more than 3,500 households within just two weeks of taking over as the city's interim water operator.
Bistro Group cooks up P1B growth with confidence
The Bistro Group, following its acquisition by Bounty Fresh Group Holdings affiliate Inoza Business Holdings Inc., is convinced that Filipinos still have a healthy appetite for dining out, and is investing nearly P1 billion to make sure there are more tables waiting.
Corporate Bulletins
Aboitiz Group helping professionalize meat industry sector workers with Tesda, IVTSI
Aboitiz-led Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corp. has teamed up with Infinity Vocational Training School Inc. (IVTSI) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to deliver hands-on training at its Tarlac Meatmasters facility—the country’s first Triple AAA-accredited multi-meat processing plant.
PLDT, Smart deploy AI tool helping employee, family emergency preparedness
PLDT Group and its wireless arm Smart Communications have launched an AI-powered platform called EVE (Emergency Vital Essentials) to help employees and their families prepare for disasters and crises long before they occur.
Globe powers reliable connectivity for 2026 Sangyaw Festival in Tacloban
Globe delivered steady digital access for residents, visitors, organizers and local businesses during this year’s Sangyaw Festival, supporting seamless communication across the city’s key cultural and religious events honoring Señor Santo Niño de Tacloban.
Security Bank Capital named PH’s Best DCM House by FinanceAsia
Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation, the investment banking arm of Security Bank Corp., has won the Best Debt Capital Markets (DCM) House – Domestic award at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026 held in Hong Kong last June 25.
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
Taiwan sends P12M quake aid to Mindanao communities
Taiwan has extended USD200,000 (about P12 million) in humanitarian assistance to support relief and recovery efforts for communities devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with the Philippines in disaster response.
BPI BanKo, Jollibee Foundation expand financing pact supporting onion farmers
BPI Direct BanKo, Inc. (BanKo), the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, and the Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) are boosting their partnership to improve livelihoods and build sustainable futures for local onion farmers under the foundation’s Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (FEP).
Unified 911 expands Mindanao emergency response network
The government's Unified 911 Emergency Response System is expanding into Mindanao with the opening of satellite command centers in Cagayan de Oro and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), strengthening efforts to build a faster and more localized nationwide emergency network.
LWUA emerges as water crisis first responder
The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is quietly becoming one of the government’s most important players in water security, stepping beyond its traditional role as a lender to local water districts and into a more visible role as crisis coordinator and sector stabilizer.
Markets
Peso holds ground while politics tests market confidence
The peso appears to have found its footing, but investors know that calm currencies do not always guarantee calm markets.
Lazada deepens MSME drive via digital skills partnership
Lazada Philippines is stepping up its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), expanding partnerships with government agencies and relaunching its LazGrow Together program to help more Filipino entrepreneurs compete in the country's fast-growing digital economy.
Calmer oil, cheaper fuel buoy local equities
Philippine shares could finally catch their breath this week.
Tanduay retains World’s Top Rum spot for 9th straight year
Tanduay, the Philippine rum brand owned by tycoon Lucio Tan, has kept its title as the world’s best-selling rum for nine consecutive years, according to Drinks International Magazine.
Energy
DOE prepares power distributors for nuclear energy integration, unveils tender plan
The Department of Energy (DOE) is building the capacity of distribution utilities (DUs) to support the future addition of nuclear power to the country’s energy mix, as outlined in the Philippine Energy Plan 2023–2050.
Mixed fuel price adjustments expected; 203 power firms warned by DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Monday that fuel prices will see mixed adjustments this week, even as global crude markets begin to stabilize.
First Gen secures full rights to build 120-MW Aya pump storage facility in Nueva Ecija
First Gen Corporation signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on June 30, 2026, to develop the Aya Pumped-Storage Project (Aya PSP) in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, marking a major step forward for the 120-megawatt facility. The agreement grants First Gen full authority to develop, build, operate, and maintain the project, as well as official endorsement to secure all remaining required permits. The MOA is effective for 25 years and may be renewed for an additional 25 years.
ACEN taps partner for India wind project expansion
ACEN Corp. is bringing in a strategic partner for one of its wind projects in India as it continues to recycle capital while expanding its renewable energy footprint overseas.
Property
One Ayala Towers raise bar for green offices
Ayala Land Offices is raising the sustainability benchmark for premium office developments after all three towers of One Ayala secured both LEED and EDGE Zero Carbon certifications, giving the Makati complex a stronger edge as companies increasingly prioritize environmentally responsible workplaces.
VisMin is next real estate growth hot spot, says Colliers
The Philippines' next real estate growth story may no longer be written in Metro Manila.
PEZA finds greener home, strengthens investor advantage
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has a new address, but the bigger story is how the move could sharpen its investment promotion efforts while trimming costs and modernizing public service.
DHSUD expands 4PH with UP rental housing pilot
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) have unveiled the model unit for the Southern Diliman Gardens Rental Housing Project, a signal of the government's growing shift toward rental housing as a key pillar of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program.
Technology
Kaspersky, DICT warn public about public wi-fi dangers
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has joined the Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in urging Filipinos to be extra careful when using public Wi-Fi networks, which are often targeted by cybercriminals to steal personal information, login details, and spread harmful software.
Tech giants Zoho boosts Philippine investments with news agentic AI and unified software solutions
Global technology firm Zoho Corporation has announced a deeper investment in the Philippines to meet the country's surging demand for integrated, AI-ready business software.
Smart activates new 4G sites in Bohol towns
Smart Communications, Inc. has expanded its 4G/LTE network across the province, launching 11 new cell sites in the municipalities of Maribojoc and Antequera.
Maya cuts InstaPay transfer fees to P10 starting July 6
Maya will lower its InstaPay transfer fee to other banks and financial institutions from P15 to P10 beginning July 6, to make digital money transfers more affordable for users.
Opinion
Upper-middle income, yet many Filipinos still feel left behind
The Philippines has earned an economic promotion. The World Bank now classifies it as an upper-middle-income economy, a milestone reached after years of growth and a steady post-pandemic recovery under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The great fork heist and other national priorities
At long last, the public can sleep soundly. The National Capital Region Police Office has announced the arrest of a 43-year-old man accused of attempting to make off with 26 forks and seven silver spoons from a Manila hotel—the estimated value of the alleged loot is P12,658.14.
Reframing the South China Sea conversation
For more than a decade, the South China Sea has been ASEAN's diplomatic traffic jam. Everyone knows there is a problem. Everyone agrees it matters. Yet the moment the conversation turns to China, the convoy grinds to a halt.
Exclusive
Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map
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.
Sunlight Air chooses precision over size aloft
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.
PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups
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.
Tariffs rattle, AI thrives: Gruppo EMS builds ahead
Amid escalating US-China trade tensions and renewed tariff uncertainty from Washington, EMS Group of Companies is expanding production, accelerating its push into artificial intelligence hardware, and positioning the Philippines as an increasingly strategic alternative manufacturing base for global electronics firms.
