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Agriculture
Subic flour miller bares P2.4 billion expansion plan
Mabuhay Interflour Mill Inc. (MIMI) is planning a P2.4 billion upgrade of its flour milling facility at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone with a public consultation scheduled to be held on July 15, 2026.
NGO urges greater government support for GM crops
The non-profit International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) is calling on the government to strengthen support for genetically modified (GM) crops, saying this will boost harvests and crop quality across the country.
Cheaper rice helps case for extending price cap, DA chief says
Lower food prices, particularly rice, helped cool inflation in June, prompting Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to push for the extension of the government's price cap on imported rice while sustaining efforts to keep food supplies ample and markets stable.
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.
Corporate
Chowking doubles down on value as consumers tighten spending
As Filipino households become more cautious with everyday spending, Chowking is sharpening its value-for-money strategy, betting that affordable, satisfying meals will remain a key draw for consumers navigating higher living costs.
A.P. Moller Capital fuels AC Logistics nationwide expansion
Ayala-led AC Logistics is stepping up its bid to build the country's leading integrated logistics platform after A.P. Moller Capital completed its acquisition of a 40 percent stake in the company, bringing fresh capital and global supply chain expertise to support its next growth phase.
Xendit integrates Dragonpay for regional expansion
Southeast Asian payments infrastructure provider Xendit has formally integrated Dragonpay Corporation, the Philippines’ pioneer in alternative payment solutions, building on a strategic partnership first established in 2021. The move combines Dragonpay’s well-established local payment network with Xendit’s regional platform, wider geographic reach, and ongoing technology upgrades.
Skills, not just steaks, on Pilmico’s cutting board
In business, the sharpest investment isn't always a new production line or gleaming machinery. Sometimes, it is handing someone a knife—after the proper training, of course.
Corporate Bulletins
Tanduay: For Gen Z’s casual, creative drinking style
Gen Z prefers relaxed, authentic get-togethers over rigid plans—choosing home visits over fancy bars, and enjoying creative, unconventional drinks that feel true to their taste.
Globe named one of World’s Most Sustainable Companies for 2nd year
Globe is the only Philippine telco and one of just two local firms included in TIME and Statista’s 2026 World’s Most Sustainable Companies list. This marks its second straight year on the ranking.
First Balfour wins top PCAPI environmental award
First Balfour Inc., the construction and engineering unit of Lopez-led First Philippine Holdings Corporation, has received the prestigious Mother Nature Award from the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAPI).
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.
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
Skills, not just steaks, on Pilmico’s cutting board
In business, the sharpest investment isn't always a new production line or gleaming machinery. Sometimes, it is handing someone a knife—after the proper training, of course.
AIA, BPI AIA launch new health plans, support Kythe Foundation
AIA Philippines and BPI AIA have introduced two new health insurance products—AIA Critical Protect Plus and BPI AIA MultiCare Protect—while donating to the Kythe Foundation to help children with cancer.
McDonald’s Philippines joins Brigada Eskwela, deploys 10,000 volunteers
McDonald's Philippines has partnered once more with the Department of Education's Brigada Eskwela ahead of the new school year, sending over 10,000 staff volunteers to support more than 700 public schools nationwide.
Julie’s Bakeshop powers sustainability via smarter energy strategy
Julie’s Bakeshop is taking a bigger bite out of its energy costs after tapping Vivant Energy Corp.'s retail electricity arm, COREnergy, to power its commissary operations, underscoring how energy procurement is becoming a competitive advantage for Philippine manufacturers.
Markets
SAMA debut gives Filipino brands regional growth springboard
The launch of the Strategic Asia Marketing Alliance (SAMA) Philippines is opening a new gateway for Filipino brands seeking to expand across Southeast Asia, giving businesses access to a regional network of independent marketing agencies through a single local partner.
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.
Energy
Berde locks in solar, battery deal to power expansion
Green energy developer Berde Renewables is ramping up its clean energy expansion with a major equipment supply agreement that secures 200 megawatts of solar capacity and 500 megawatt-hours of battery storage, strengthening its pipeline of commercial and industrial projects in the Philippines and Thailand.
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.
Property
North property boom builds on Pax Silica optimism
Residential property demand is gathering pace north of Metro Manila, with land values in key Central Luzon growth corridors climbing far faster than in the more established southern market as infrastructure upgrades and industrial investments reshape the country's next housing hotspots.
Filinvest Land turns over Bicutan lot to DOTr for key railway hub
Property developer Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has formally handed...
Filinvest Land turns over land for Bicutan transport hub
Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has turned over a 6,000-square-meter property in Bicutan to the Department of Transportation, paving the way for the construction of the Bicutan Station, a key interchange that will link two of the country's biggest railway projects and reshape commuting across Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
Moratorium lift opens bigger runway for BPO growth
The planned lifting of the moratorium on new Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) information technology parks and centers is poised to unlock about 480,000 square meters of office space, giving business process outsourcing (BPO) firms a much larger pool of PEZA-accredited workplaces as expansion demand gathers pace.
Technology
Philippines makes WIPO debut, leads in software investment growth
The Philippines has become the first Southeast Asian economy to be featured in the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Intangible Investment Highlights 2026, underscoring the country's growing shift toward an innovation-driven economy built on technology, software, brands, data, and intellectual property.
Philippines ranks second in ASEAN for AI job exposure
The Philippines has emerged as the second most AI-exposed labor market in Southeast Asia, highlighting both the country's growing digital competitiveness and the urgent need to prepare workers for a workplace increasingly shaped by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
Smart, Nokia launch Southeast Asia’s first local roaming tech trial
Smart Communications and partner Nokia have completed the first live demonstration of local breakout roaming technology in Southeast Asia, delivering faster and smoother data use for Filipinos traveling abroad.
Clark’s $3.8B chip exports spur push for faster reforms
Semiconductor and electronics exports from Clark climbed to USD3.8 billion in 2025, underscoring the Freeport's growing role in global technology supply chains as the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) moves to address operational bottlenecks that could shape the industry's next phase of expansion.
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.
