Nearly one out of every three hectares of Philippine farmland converted into buildings and other developments over the past two decades was supposed to be protected, raising fresh concerns that the country is losing valuable food-producing land faster than it can safeguard it, according to a new study led by University of the Philippines researchers.

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has identified four structural weaknesses in the highland vegetable industry that continue to squeeze farmers' incomes and prevent lower production costs from translating into cheaper prices for consumers.

The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) has stepped up the government’s farm modernization efforts, delivering over 1,700 farm machines across the country in the first half of 2026 to boost the productivity, resilience and profitability of local rice farming.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed that the National Food Authority (NFA) is expanding its palay procurement efforts to boost the country’s rice buffer stocks.

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) has added three environmental honors to its growing sustainability portfolio after being recognized by the City of Santa Rosa for helping advance green initiatives and climate action through its local operations.

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has been honored at the 2026 Philippines’ Best Employer Brand Awards for its outstanding workplace culture and employee development programs.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has topped Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence rankings for the first half of 2026, earning titles as the country’s fastest internet service provider and best for fixed latency. Its flagship FiberX service recorded leading scores across key metrics, extending the company’s winning streak that began in 2022. Company officials said the results reflect consistent infrastructure investments, as Converge continues expanding its network nationwide under the leadership of founders Dennis Anthony Uy and Maria Grace Uy.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is hosting a special two-day event titled “Discover the Magic of Saving: BPI Jumpstart” at the Glorietta Activity Center on August 1 and 2, inviting families, young dreamers, and Disney fans to experience learning about savings in a fun, engaging way. Open primarily to children aged 7 to 12 and extended to those up to 17 years old, the event serves as the official showcase for BPI’s new Jumpstart savings account, which blends practical banking features, financial education, and interactive digital elements.

The Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) has been conferred the Outstanding CSR Project in Enterprise Development award at the 2026 League of Corporate Foundations CSR Guild Awards for its Agri-Tech Facilitators (ATF) Program, an initiative centered on the principle that agricultural innovation delivers lasting impact when driven by farmers themselves.

As stronger typhoons and other climate-related disasters threaten food security, Rise Against Hunger Philippines (RAHP) is pushing for a stronger nationwide food banking system, saying it can help communities recover faster while reducing hunger and food waste.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has launched a new initiative to equip underserved Filipino youth with technology skills, as the country pushes forward with digital transformation.

The Jollibee Group has set a new benchmark for sustainable manufacturing after its Danao Commissary in Cebu became the first manufacturing facility in the Philippines to receive LEED certification for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C), signaling that industrial plants can pursue ambitious environmental goals without sacrificing operational efficiency.

The Philippine financial markets are entering another week with little room to breathe as the peso hovers near record lows and local stocks brace for another bout of volatility. 

The stock market could be entering a stronger recovery phase after the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) broke through key resistance levels, with a stable peso adding to optimism that local equities can sustain their recent gains despite inflation concerns and geopolitical risks.

Netflix shares tumbled 7.3 percent on Friday after the streaming giant issued a third-quarter revenue forecast that fell short of Wall Street expectations, overshadowing another quarter of solid earnings and steady subscriber engagement.

The Philippine initial public offering (IPO) market remained on the sidelines in the first half of 2026, but upcoming regulatory reforms and a pipeline of marquee listings could set the stage for a long-awaited rebound in the country's capital markets.

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.

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.