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Agriculture
PhilRice distributes 4.42M rice seed bags to farmers
PhilRice provided 4.42 million bags of high-yielding, climate-resilient rice seeds under the RCEF program for the 2025 wet and 2026 dry seasons, reaching over 119,000 farmers.
DA: revamps on government’s digital lending system for farmers, fisherfolk ongoing
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the government is revamping how farm loans are delivered by rolling out a digital lending system aimed at getting financing into the hands of farmers, fisherfolk, and small rural enterprises faster.
NEA extends P237 million worth of loans to ECs for Jan-Feb 2026
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said it already extended P237 million worth of loans to five electric cooperatives (ECs) as of February this year to finance electrification projects.
Suspected “ghost” farm road in Albay under investigation
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. inspected a questionable farm-to-market road (FMR) project in Barangay Lower Binogsacan, raising concerns that the project may not exist at its approved location.
Corporate
Foodpanda’s Pandamart now offers 24/7 grocery delivery nationwide
Delivery Hero Logistics Philippines Inc., the company behind Foodpanda Philippines, announced on Tuesday that its online grocery service Pandamart is now operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week across the country. This makes Pandamart the first online-only full grocery platform in the Philippines to offer round-the-clock service.
DMCI warns of fuel shortage threatening coal operations and power supply
The Consunji-led DMCI Holdings Inc. is facing growing concerns over a possible oil shortage, as several suppliers have backed out and remaining ones cannot guarantee deliveries starting April.
SEC, DICT, NPC join forces vs abusive online lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and National Privacy Commission (NPC) have partnered to strengthen protection for borrowers against abusive online lending practices.
Ayala appoints new urban estates head, expands health chief role
Ayala Corporation has appointed a new leader at Ayala Land Inc., adding another member of the Zobel family to its property business.
Corporate Bulletins
LG Electronics brings cutting-edge digital art to smart TVs with Sedetion partnership
LG Electronics has teamed up with Sedition, the pioneering digital art platform, to transform living rooms into immersive contemporary art spaces. Through LG Gallery+, the company’s premium visual service for LG Smart TVs, users can now access more than 300 curated digital artworks, including video-based pieces, bringing museum-quality experiences directly into the home. This partnership underscores LG’s commitment to redefining home entertainment by merging technology, art, and personal expression.
EastWest, UA&P launch weekly economic newsletter
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) has partnered with University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) to introduce Economic Watch, a weekly email newsletter aimed at helping clients better understand economic trends and make informed financial decisions.
Carelon Philippines jumps to 3rd best workplace
Carelon Global Solutions Philippines surged to third place in the 2026 Best Workplaces in the Philippines list by Great Place To Work, a sharp rise from ninth last year, underscoring its accelerating push to elevate employee experience and business capability.
Manila Water boosts supply security with new water sources
Manila Water said it is strengthening water supply reliability for its East Zone customers by expanding alternative water sources, reducing its dependence on Angat Dam.
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
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.
Nescafé Plan: Coffee farming that triples yield
Nestlé Philippines is betting on the ground game, and it’s paying off. Through its Nescafé Plan, the company is scaling regenerative farming, lifting farmer productivity while fortifying the country’s fragile coffee supply.
Frasco’s next tour: Resilience as policy
When Christina Garcia Frasco left the helm of the Department of Tourism, it wasn’t quite a farewell tour—more like a change in itinerary. Now appointed Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the former tourism chief is swapping travel brochures for the less glamorous but arguably more urgent business of resilience policy.
Markets
FINEX urges deeper markets to sustain growth
The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines is calling for faster development of the country’s capital markets, warning that sustaining economic growth will require broader, more reliable sources of long-term funding.
Broker board term limits gain strong backing
Leading Philippine business groups have thrown their weight behind the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to impose term limits on broker directors of securities exchanges, calling it a timely governance reform aimed at bolstering investor confidence and market integrity.
Meta stock rallies on layoff reports
Shares of Meta Platforms jumped about 3 percent Monday as investors bet that the reported potential job cuts could help offset the technology company's artificial intelligence spending. The stock of the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads closed 2.3 percent higher at USD627.45.
Energy
DMCI warns of fuel shortage threatening coal operations and power supply
The Consunji-led DMCI Holdings Inc. is facing growing concerns over a possible oil shortage, as several suppliers have backed out and remaining ones cannot guarantee deliveries starting April.
Smart, EdgePoint to roll out solar-powered towers in PH
Smart Communications, Inc. has partnered with EdgePoint Towers Inc. to deploy solar-powered telecom towers across the country, starting with 20 sites in off-grid and underserved areas.
Laiya residents seek Meralco help to bolster growth
Residents of Laiya, a popular tourist draw in San Juan, a town at the edge of Batangas province, are calling on BATELEC II to allow Manila Electric Co. to assist in providing reliable electricity service to unlock the seaside community’s full economic potential.
Philex reserves rise as prices boost outlook
Philex Mining Corp., the country’s largest gold producer, reported an increase in mineral resources and stable proved reserves at its Padcal mine, as stronger copper and gold prices improved the project’s economic outlook.
Property
Ayala appoints new urban estates head, expands health chief role
Ayala Corporation has appointed a new leader at Ayala Land Inc., adding another member of the Zobel family to its property business.
Colliers survey flags shifts in Philippine property demand
A new survey highlighted by Colliers Philippines points to changing preferences across the country’s office, residential, hotel, and industrial sectors, as evolving consumer behavior reshapes real estate strategies.
Taguig, DMCI team up for major flood fix
DMCI Homes has teamed up with the Taguig City Government to roll out a flood control project targeting six low-lying barangays around Acacia Estates, marking a push toward long-term, infrastructure-led solutions to urban flooding.
Haus Talk bonds debut, raise P1.8B strong
Listed affordable housing developer Haus Talk, Inc. (HTI) raised P1.8 billion from its maiden bond listing on Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx) after strong demand prompted an upsizing from the initial P1 billion offer.
Technology
Japan, Philippines strengthen ties in technology, security
Japan is aiming to deepen its strategic partnership with the Philippines, exploring new opportunities in technology, economic security, and high-growth sectors, Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya said.
InfiniVAN La Union project strengthens Philippines’ digital backbone
Telecommunications firm InfiniVAN is set to bolster the Philippines’ digital infrastructure while reducing internet costs for businesses and households.
Converge completes nationwide digital network, boosting PH as global tech hub
Fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. announced it has completed its National Digital Infrastructure, a major network designed to support advanced technologies and boost the country’s role in the global digital economy.
PLDT vows uninterrupted connectivity as Middle East tensions rise
PLDT Inc. has assured customers that its services will remain stable and uninterrupted despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing its readiness to respond to potential global disruptions.
Opinion
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.
NAIA Terminal shakeup tests airlines nerves
At Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the runway is not the only thing shifting. Airlines are now studying a government proposal to redraw the airport map itself, clustering carriers by business model in a sweeping terminal realignment.
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.
