More than 247,000 metric tons (MT) of imported rice have been in stock as of January 22, 2026, according to data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), underscoring the government’s efforts to manage food supply while protecting local farmers.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines may allow limited rice imports from Pakistan as part of efforts to diversify suppliers and expand trade links, following a meeting with a visiting Pakistani delegation.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) called on farmers and local governments to invest more in livestock and key crops to reduce the Philippines’ heavy reliance on food imports, Agriculture undersecretary for operations Roger Navarro said on Wednesday.

The value of Philippine agricultural output rose to P1.77 trillion in 2025, up 2.6 percent from a year earlier—a solid showing that would have been stronger were it not for weather-related disruptions in the final quarter, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is stepping up efforts to make banking more accessible and useful to Filipinos, especially those who are underserved or unbanked.

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has reached a major milestone as its GSIS Touch mobile app surpassed two million registered users, reflecting the growing use of digital services by members and pensioners nationwide.

PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. used digital technology to enhance the Grand Sinulog Festival 2026, offering improved connectivity, exclusive perks, and wider access to cultural and religious activities for Filipinos in Cebu and abroad.

Globe Prepaid has upgraded its Go+ promos to include free unlimited 5G access, marking a major shift in how prepaid users can enjoy high-speed mobile data. Starting today, subscribers to Go+149 and higher plans will get unlimited 5G, replacing the previous 8GB 5G data cap.

After more than 20 years in service, Navy Cmdr. Juphett Navida opted for early retirement so he could spend more time with his family after years of deployment in remote and high-risk areas. While considering his next step, he joined a weeklong training under Saludo sa Serbisyo, Ayala Corporation’s flagship program that supports the country’s uniformed personnel in preparing for life after service.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands, through the BPI Foundation (BPIF), has partnered with Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) to expand financial literacy efforts for underserved Filipinos through the FinEd Unboxed Program.

The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), together with Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation and the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), has rolled out the HEAL Mobile Clinic, a healthcare initiative that brings hospital-grade diagnostic services directly to underserved communities through mobility-driven solutions.

Security Bank employees raised funds to support 41 scholars under the Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko (RMKK) scholarship program during the bank’s year-end activities in 2025.

A policy update out of Washington was all it took to send UnitedHealth Group into a tailspin—and drag the Dow Jones Industrial Average down with it.

Robinsons Land Corp., the property development arm of the Gokongwei Group. cashing in—methodically and at scale.

Investors are getting a fresh menu of peso bond options as state-owned Landbank of the Philippines and lister property developer Rockwell Land Corp. line up new offerings, tapping demand for predictable income while interest-rate expectations remain finely balanced.

TikTok on Thursday finalized an agreement placing its US operations into a new joint venture controlled by American investors, ending years of political and regulatory pressure over Chinese ownership.

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.

In an exclusive interview with Context.PH, SteelAsia chairman and chief executive officer Benjamin Yao laid out a vision that goes beyond growth targets and capacity figures. At stake, he said, is nothing less than the country’s industrial future.

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 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.