The Department of Agriculture has lifted its temporary ban on poultry imports from Belgium after Philippine veterinary authorities concluded that the European nation had established sufficient safeguards against High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI).

The Department of Agriculture (DA), together with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), has launched a joint policy framework to strengthen support for agricultural cooperatives nationwide.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 116, increasing the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports by 150,000 metric tons to help ease supply shortages and stabilize prices amid the lingering impact of African Swine Fever.

The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) is asking President Marcos Jr. to reject the 2026 Philippine Nutrient Profile Model (PNPM) proposed by the Department of Health.

East Zone concessionaire Manila Water announced its Upper Wawa Dam has won Water Project of the Year at the 2026 Global Water Awards, held in Madrid, Spain alongside the Global Water Summit.

Summer trips often begin with a simple invitation in a group chat, but excitement can quickly fade due to common travel issues such as flight delays, lost baggage, or medical emergencies.

In a major move to equip young Filipinos with vital money management skills, BPI Foundation, Inc. (BPIF) has partnered with Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) to deliver specialized financial education content and learning materials to public schools across the country.

Jollibee has opened its third store in Manhattan, New York, located at 14 East 42nd Street near Grand Central Station. Launching last March 31, 2026, the outlet serves customers daily from 9:00 AM to midnight, offering dine-in, take-out, online orders, and catering services.

While financial literacy among Filipino adults rose to 74 percent in 2025 (up from 69 percent in 2021), only 30 percent have enough savings for emergencies, per the latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas survey.

Ayala Land, Inc. is bringing its popular Car-Free Sundays to Davao and Negros, giving residents a rare chance to reclaim city streets for people instead of traffic. 

foodpanda Philippines has distributed over P62 million in incentives to its Ka-panda delivery partners from March to May 2026 through nationwide add-on incentive quests aimed at boosting rider earnings and engagement.

Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) is holding the Shore It Up! Tubbataha Exploration Dive until May 27, 2026, by bringing together experts to assess the health of the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park — a critical Philippine marine sanctuary and global biodiversity site in the Sulu Sea.

The Philippine retail landscape is undergoing a clear shift as consumers increasingly prioritize affordability and convenience, driving a rebound for neighborhood sari-sari stores while traditional supermarkets continue to lose ground.

Senator Bam Aquino has once again criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), raising concerns that a proposed regulation requiring permits for advertisements and promotional campaigns could create an additional bureaucratic burden for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and online sellers.

The Philippine peso is again nearing record lows as persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and strong US dollar demand continue to pressure local markets. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said the peso could retest historic weakness after falling 1.8% this week and approaching the April 30 intraday low of P61.75 against the dollar.

The Philippine stock market remains cautiously constructive as investors weigh short-term macro headwinds against improving medium-term earnings visibility.

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.

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.

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.

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.