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Agriculture
P50/kilo price cap on imported rice set
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Tuesday that he will...
DA sends trucks to address Benguet vegetable oversupply
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has deployed 18 trucks to transport excess vegetables from Benguet to major markets, including Metro Manila, following reports of oversupply affecting local farmers.
USDA to lead April trade mission to Philippines with 58 US groups
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will send a trade mission to the Philippines from April 13 to 16, 2026, aiming to expand opportunities for American agricultural exports.
DA downplays worst-case oil shock impact on food prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured the public that fears of a sharp rise in food prices and a potential global oil shock are unlikely, saying worst-case projections do not reflect government intervention plans.
Corporate
Puregold posts 9% profit growth in 2025
Grocery chain Puregold Price Club Inc. reported a nearly 9 percent increase in net income for 2025, reaching P11.3 billion from P10.4 billion the previous year.
PAL posts higher profit in 2025 despite industry challenges
Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported a 6.1 percent increase in net income to US$160.4 million in 2025, despite a difficult year for the global aviation industry.
Lopez rift deepens over First Gen deal with Prime Infra
A long-simmering family dispute at Lopez Inc. has erupted into a full-blown governance battle, after shareholders aligned with Eugenio Gabriel “Gabby” Lopez III voted to remove Federico “Piki” Lopez as president and chief executive officer of the privately-held investment holding company, citing a breakdown in trust tied to undisclosed multibillion-peso transactions.
PhilWeb expands into game content distribution
PhilWeb Corp. announced Tuesday that it is entering the game content distribution and aggregation business after securing business-to-business accreditation from Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp..
Corporate Bulletins
Manila Water assures steady supply during Holy Week
Manila Water Company said customers in the East Zone will continue to receive reliable water service throughout Holy Week, even as demand rises due to the summer season.
DMW secures 4th year in ATRAM SDG Fund
D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc. (DMW) has been selected anew as an investee of the ATRAM Philippine Sustainable Development and Growth Fund for 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year in the sustainability-focused portfolio.
Popular smartphone brand now easier to own as Home Credit rolls out big discounts, 0% plans
Home Credit Philippines has launched a nationwide promotion making the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series more affordable for Filipino consumers.
Women powering infrastructure, building futures together
Aboitiz InfraCapital is not just building airports, water systems, and digital backbones. It is building them better by putting women firmly in the driver’s seat.
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
SMC cleanup of Alabang River improves flood control in Muntinlupa
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has cleared a key section of the Alabang River, helping improve water flow and reduce flood risk in nearby communities, roads, and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).
ILO trains youth for green construction jobs
An initiative backed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is equipping young Filipinos with green and digital construction skills, as the industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by sustainability and technology.
Unilever, General Trias roll out livelihood push
Unilever Philippines has deepened its engagement with General Trias through “GentriAsenso,” a community-based livelihood and skills program aimed at widening income opportunities for residents.
Jollibee Group expands jobs for seniors, PWDs in Baguio
The Jollibee Group has expanded its employment program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through a new partnership with the Baguio City Government.
Markets
loilo City welcomes “bolanteros” to sell in newly revamped public markets
Iloilo City is making room for a little extra hustle and bustle for various retailers each Tuesday, which is designated market day.
Volatility to persist as PSEi tests support
Philippine financial markets are expected to remain fragile this week, with investors bracing for continued volatility as risk aversion dominates sentiment and the benchmark index struggles to regain footing above key levels.
Robinsons Retail exits bourse after years of undervaluation
A dozen years after its market debut, Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) is heading for an exit from the Philippine Stock Exchange, as its board backs a voluntary tender offer by controlling shareholder JE Holdings, Inc.
East Coast Vulcan plans restructuring, fundraising moves
East Coast Vulcan Mining Corporation said its board has approved a series of corporate actions aimed at cleaning up its balance sheet and positioning the company for potential capital raising.
Energy
DTI defers LPG price cap decision to DOE
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the proposed price cap on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) should be decided by the Department of Energy (DOE), citing the latter’s regulatory jurisdiction over the sector.
CREC powers Negros solar farm before peak demand
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has energized its 69-megawatt peak (MWp) Citicore Solar Negros Occidental 2 facility, boosting capacity in the Visayas grid ahead of the anticipated summer demand surge.
PITX assures continuous operations using renewable energy
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) said it will continue operating without interruption despite changing national energy conditions.
CREC profit rises 14% on refinancing gains
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) posted a 14 percent increase in net income to P1.15 billion in 2025, driven by lower financing costs, rising service revenues, and steady electricity sales, highlighting improved profitability as the company expands its renewable portfolio.
Property
GT Capital buys 20% of property firm
GT Capital Holdings, Inc., the listed investment arm of the Ty Group, has acquired a 20 percent direct stake in Federal Land NRE Global Inc. (FNG), strengthening its foothold in the country’s property sector.
Better commutes key to Metro Manila growth
Metro Manila’s real estate future may depend less on skyline ambition and more on a simpler question of how easily people can get to work.
Women redefine property development in Cebu Landmasters
In the Queen City of the South, the skyline may still rise in steel and glass, but the real shift is happening behind closed doors. The blueprint is being redrawn, and this time, more women are holding the pens.
SMHCC bets big on Cebu MICE hub
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) is ramping up efforts to position the Philippines as a stronger player in the global meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) market, anchored on the upcoming launch of SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu.
Technology
PLDT backs gov’t move to limit Roblox over child safety risks
PLDT Group said Wednesday it backs government efforts to limit access to the online gaming platform Roblox, as part of a national push to protect children online.
Philippines IP filings hit record, innovation rises
The Philippines logged a record 53,231 intellectual property filings in 2025, signaling a steady shift toward innovation-led growth as invention, design, and applied research gain traction across industries.
Globe highlights AI push, digital inclusion at MWC 2026
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz said the company is accelerating its shift to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve services and expand digital access for Filipinos.
APECO, InfiniVAN pact targets data center hub
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with InfiniVAN Inc. to accelerate digital infrastructure development, a move officials say could position the ecozone as a competitive destination for data center investments.
Opinion
Fuel crisis or policy gap?
Airline executives were caught off guard when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that Philippine carriers may be forced to cut flights—or even ground planes—due to a possible jet fuel shortage tied to the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Choked Hormuz puts global food supply at risk
Food, not fuel, may prove the first and most immediate casualty of the Middle East conflict as disruption grips the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane with an outsized role in feeding the world.
Eala storms toward WTA’s elite circle
The desert—both in Dubai and Indian Wells—has been kind to Alex Eala.
Luzviminda’s daughters: Steel, silk, sovereignty, spotlight
If you want to understand the Philippines, resist the temptation to start with its strongmen and their statues. Begin instead with its women, the quiet architects of its revolutions, the steady hands at the tiller when storms arrive.
Exclusive
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.
Aboitiz focus on industry, townships follow jobs
For three decades, the Aboitiz Group has been quietly building a real estate portfolio that spans homes, offices, and commercial spaces. But in recent years, it has made a deliberate pivot away from crowded residential battlegrounds toward a less glamorous, far more strategic corner of the market: industrial development. The bet is simple but bold—build where factories, logistics, and infrastructure go first, and let communities grow organically around them.
