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Agriculture
DA seeks stronger hydropower-agriculture link
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday called for stronger coordination between the country’s hydropower and agriculture plans, saying water-based energy projects can boost food security, support rural development, and help the Philippines hit its renewable-energy targets.
No resurgence of ASF despite isolated case in Quezon City
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday confirmed that African swine fever (ASF) cases in the Philippines remain low, despite an isolated detection in Quezon City.
Iloilo City launches digital system improving waste management
The Iloilo City Government has teamed up with the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines and Central Philippine University (CPU) to launch Project AGUBAY, a new digital system aimed at improving waste management across 180 barangays.
PH farmers gain certainty as US keeps tariffs exemption
The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday says the country's farm exporters can now move forward with confidence after the United States confirmed that major agricultural exports—particularly tropical fruits such as bananas, pineapples, and coconut products—will remain exempt from U.S. tariffs.
Corporate
SEC proposes rule changes to boost REIT market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released proposed changes to the rules governing real estate investment trusts (REITs), aiming to widen the types of real estate assets that can generate income for REIT portfolios and give companies more flexibility in how they operate.
Iloilo City launches digital system improving waste management
The Iloilo City Government has teamed up with the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines and Central Philippine University (CPU) to launch Project AGUBAY, a new digital system aimed at improving waste management across 180 barangays.
MPA: Powering futures through classrooms and kilowatts
The Meralco Power Academy (MPA) is plugging into Cebu’s brightest engineering minds, sealing new partnerships that fuse classroom theory with real-world voltage.
PLDT backs nationwide push to boost campus connectivity
PLDT Inc. is stepping up efforts to enhance digital access in state universities and colleges (SUCs) as it joins the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) and other major telcos in a new nationwide connectivity initiative. The program, aligned with government priorities and presented to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is being implemented in coordination with the DICT and CHED.
Corporate Bulletins
MPA: Powering futures through classrooms and kilowatts
The Meralco Power Academy (MPA) is plugging into Cebu’s brightest engineering minds, sealing new partnerships that fuse classroom theory with real-world voltage.
PLDT backs nationwide push to boost campus connectivity
PLDT Inc. is stepping up efforts to enhance digital access in state universities and colleges (SUCs) as it joins the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) and other major telcos in a new nationwide connectivity initiative. The program, aligned with government priorities and presented to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is being implemented in coordination with the DICT and CHED.
EastWest teams up with SMU to boost wealth management training
EastWest Priority has partnered with Singapore Management University (SMU) to launch a customized program that enhances the skills of its relationship managers.
ACEN scores big anew in governance honors
ACEN Corp., the renewable energy unit of the Ayala Group, has once again cemented its standing as one of the Philippines’ top corporate governance champions, earning 4 Golden Arrows from the Institute of Corporate Directors at the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Golden Arrow Awards held at Okada Manila.
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
Iloilo City launches digital system improving waste management
The Iloilo City Government has teamed up with the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines and Central Philippine University (CPU) to launch Project AGUBAY, a new digital system aimed at improving waste management across 180 barangays.
SMC sends fresh aid to Cebu after Typhoon Tino
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has delivered new relief supplies to Cebu, where thousands of people are still staying in evacuation centers more than a week after Typhoon Tino hit on November 4.
Dr. George Yang opens 52nd Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Biñan, Laguna
McDonald’s Philippines Founder and Chairman Dr. George T. Yang has opened the 52nd Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Barangay Poblacion, Biñan, Laguna, through Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines.
Aboitiz Foundation leads typhoon relief efforts across Visayas and Mindanao
The Aboitiz Foundation, in collaboration with various Aboitiz business units under the OneAboitiz initiative, has launched extensive relief and recovery operations for communities affected by Typhoon Tino across Cebu and other areas in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Markets
AI boom sends Nvidia shares higher
Nvidia shares ticked up Tuesday after the world’s leading accelerated-computing powerhouse posted record third-quarter revenue of USD57.0 billion, a 22 percent jump from the previous quarter and a 62 percent surge from a year earlier, extending a scorching run fueled by relentless global demand for artificial-intelligence infrastructure.
Home Depot earning takes hit as demand softens
Home Depot shares slid 6 percent Tuesday after the home improvement giant posted third-quarter results that fell short of expectations, weighed down by weak seasonal demand and a still-shaky U.S. housing market.
T-Bill yields mixed as markets weigh risks
Average rates on government treasury bills moved in mixed directions at Monday’s auction, with the shortest tenor edging higher as investors priced in political uncertainties, while longer maturities continued to ease on expectations of further monetary loosening after weaker third-quarter growth.
OceanaGold Philippines now trades in US OTCQX
OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market in the United States, starting today under the symbol “OGPIF.” U.S. investors can access real-time quotes and financial disclosures at www.otcmarkets.com.
Energy
ERC rejects additional commissioners, cites collaboration issues instead
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has rejected proposals to increase its number of commissioners from five to nine, saying the move would not solve the agency’s current challenges.
Gov’t pushes renewable energy in off-grid areas via PPP
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking to expand renewable energy (RE) use in off-grid areas by partnering with both government agencies and private sector developers. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on diesel generators in communities served by the Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG).
Visayas placed under Yellow Alert due multiple plant outages
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid under a yellow alert on Wednesday, November 19, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., following the unavailability of several power plants.
Negros Power nears full power restoration after Typhoons Tino, Uwan
Negros Electric and Power Corp. is close to fully restoring electricity across Central Negros after Typhoons Tino and Uwan, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). As of 6 p.m. on November 17, 2025, power has been restored to more than 92 percent of the 244,915 affected customers.
Property
Flood-control fears hammer September building activity
Building activity sharply contracted in September as the number of approved construction permits plunged 25 percent to 11,746, Philippine Statistics Authority data showed, signaling mounting investor unease amid the ongoing flood-control controversy affecting several growth corridors.
Symphony Homes Mabalacat launches 360° virtual tour for homebuyers
Symphony Homes Mabalacat has launched a fully interactive 360° Virtual Tour to help families, OFWs, and first-time buyers explore the community without the need to travel. Located in Mabalacat’s growing Clark corridor, the development highlights walkability, safety, and convenient access to daily essentials.
Topline taps Leechiu as leasing agent for North Cebu hub
Topline Equity Corp. has tapped Leechiu Property Consultants Inc. as the sole leasing agent for the office spaces at Bay Mall in Liloan, Northern Cebu—a strategic push to position the township as a fast-rising hub for business process outsourcing (BPO) and emerging industries.
Parc Regency Residences champions “Kapitbuhay” living in Iloilo
Property Company of Friends, Inc. (Profriends) is strengthening its vision for community-centered living in Iloilo through Parc Regency Residences, a 64.97-hectare master-planned estate in Barangay Ungka II, Pavia. Built on the Ilonggo values of connection and shared growth, the development promotes the idea of transforming kapitbahay (neighbors) into kapitbuhay (partners in life).
Technology
Financial firms race to secure expanding digital frontiers
The financial sector is rapidly moving into a more digital and interconnected era, driven by cloud technology, open data sharing, and artificial intelligence. But as banks and insurers innovate, they are also exposing themselves to rising cyber risks.
Airbus launches high-tech research hub in Korea’s R&D capital
Airbus has opened a new Airbus Tech Hub in Daejeon, strengthening South Korea’s position as a key technology partner.
Tech firm warns of AI-driven cyber threat surge in 2025 report
Mimecast has released its 2025 Global Threat Intelligence Report, warning that cybercriminals are shifting tactics to target people from every direction and overwhelm traditional security measures.
MediaTek launches new processor to power next-generation Chromebooks
MediaTek has introduced the new Kompanio 540 processor, built to deliver fast, efficient performance for lightweight Chromebooks used in classrooms and beyond. Designed for students and educators in a digital-first world, the chip promises smooth multitasking, longer battery life, and quiet, fanless operation.
Opinion
Nets, nations, and the stingy sea
It was an easy, sun-splashed Sunday morning on the shores of Bagac.
Transparency on Trial: ICI to livestream hearings amid public outcry
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is opening its floodgates—digitally. Soon, the commission will livestream its proceedings, bowing to public pressure for transparency that has swelled louder than the floods the controversial infrastructure projects failed to contain.
Cebu quake exposes structural, systemic fault lines
The recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on September 30, offers more than just a regional wake-up call—it delivers a national warning.
World Food Day: The feast, the famine, and the fix
The world produces more than enough food. Yet 673 million people still go hungry. This is not a failure of farming—it is a failure of fairness.
Exclusive
Boeing deepens strategy cuts as operations take center-stage – sources
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 may consider sourcing water from Manila Bay if desalination cost eases to affordable levels
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.
Converge mulls sale-leaseback deal for fiber network, plans dividend payout
With the aggressive fiber network rollout behind it, Converge...
Converge’s Dennis Anthony Uy Plans $1 Billion “Silicon Valley” Project In Pampanga
Dennis Anthony Uy, co-founder of publicly listed Converge ICT,...
