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Finance, real estate drive PH FDI growth

Foreign direct investments (FDIs) flowing into the Philippines reached a net inflow of US$590 million in February 2026, bringing the total for the first two months of the year to US$1 billion, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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Agriculture

DA braces farmers, consumers ahead of strong El Niño

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified efforts to prepare local farmers and consumers for a potentially strong El Niño event, which could shrink harvests and disrupt the food supply.

Mayon ashfall damages farms in Albay; DA rolls out aid

Ashfall and ongoing volcanic activity from Mayon Volcano have damaged farms in Albay, affecting hundreds of farmers and causing millions of pesos in losses, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

DA allocates P2.5 billion for roads to boost coffee production in Sultan Kudarat

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has set aside P2.5 billion for a farm-to-market road network in Sultan Kudarat to help expand coffee production and improve access to remote farming areas.

BFAR gives fishing vessel, aid to fisherfolk in Batanes

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has...

Corporate

OGPI exceeds gold sale commitment to BSP

OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. said it sold about 6,684 ounces of gold doré to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2025, equivalent to 31 percent of its annual gold production.

McDonald’s Opens 56th Bahay Bulilit Center Manila

McDonald’s Philippines, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines, has expanded its community impact in Manila with the opening of the 56th Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center.

Top Line sustains growth via retail expansion

Listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. sustained its double-digit growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong commercial fuel demand and rapid retail expansion across the Visayas.

Ayala secures $100 million sustainability-linked loans from DBS

Ayala Corporation has signed a US$100 million sustainability-linked loan facility with DBS Bank, marking Ayala’s first Singapore dollar-denominated hedged loan facility.

Banking & Insurance

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Corporate Bulletins

EJAP members sharpen skills amid content creation boom

The Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) and San Miguel Corp. have renewed their decades-long partnership, continuing a legacy of keeping business reporters at the forefront of industry knowledge.

Alfamart expands nationwide operations with continued supoort from PLDT Enterprise

Alfamart Trading Philippines, Inc., the SM Group’s minimart chain, is strengthening its nationwide retail operations through its long-running partnership with PLDT Enterprise and Smart Communications.

LG unveils AI-powered Korean home innovations for Filipino families

LG Electronics showcased its latest AI-powered home innovations at the LG InnoFest 2026 APAC event in Busan, Korea, highlighting smart and practical technologies designed for Asian households, including Filipino families.

Globe Business strengthens AI push with AAP alliance

Globe Business has signed a two-year strategic partnership with the Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP) to help organizations in the Philippines adopt artificial intelligence (AI) more effectively in daily operations.

Social Responsibility & Sustainability

McDonald’s Opens 56th Bahay Bulilit Center Manila

McDonald’s Philippines, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines, has expanded its community impact in Manila with the opening of the 56th Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center.

DMCI Homes helps Benguet farmers bolster profits

Rising fuel costs have been squeezing Benguet farmers for years, but DMCI Homes is helping them turn the tide with a fresh approach.

Pilmico turns plywood walls to brighter classroom dreams

In Barangay Dalipuga, Iligan City, learning just got a much-needed upgrade—and it shows. A cramped, poorly ventilated plywood room that once doubled as a daycare has been replaced by a new concrete facility under Project EduCare, giving young children a space that finally feels like it was built with them in mind.

Lender powers 100 branches with renewable energy

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has reached a key sustainability milestone, with 100 of its branches now running entirely on renewable energy.

Markets

PSEi faces volatility amid foreign selling pressure

The Philippine stock market is navigating a mixed outlook as the PSEi contends with renewed foreign selling, offset partially by improving domestic investor sentiment and anticipated foreign inflows into the local bond market.

PSEi range-bound amid global risks, weak peso

The Philippine stock market is expected to stay under pressure in the near term, as global uncertainties and a weak peso continue to dampen investor sentiment, according to 2TradeAsia.com.

Peso slides, stocks stall as caution builds

Philippine financial markets are in a consolidation phase, with the peso and equities under pressure as tighter monetary conditions and inflation concerns weigh on sentiment.

Women entrepreneurs drive economy but need more support to scale

Filipina entrepreneurs—many of them mothers—play a major role in the Philippine economy, owning 66 percent of existing businesses and 62 percent of newly registered enterprises. Despite this strong presence, many women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggle to grow due to limited access to funding, low digital adoption, and the challenge of balancing business and family responsibilities.

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Energy

DOE, French firm push hydrogen power in PH

The Department of Energy (DOE) and French firm Hydrogène de France Energy are optimistic about using hydrogen for cleaner energy generation in the Philippines.

ACEN Australia unit reaches financial close for solar project

ACEN Corp. said its Australian subsidiary, Yindjibarndi Energy Corp. (YEC), has secured financial close for the Jinbi solar project in the Pilbara region, allowing construction to begin.

SC ruling strengthens Philippine nickel sector confidence

A recent Supreme Court decision dismissing a Writ of Kalikasan petition against Hinatuan Mining Corp. is seen by the Philippine nickel industry as a boost to investor confidence and regulatory stability.

Yindjibarndi Energy renewable venture starts construction

Yindjibarndi Energy Corp., a partnership between the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corp. and Philippine-listed renewable energy firm ACEN Corp., will begin construction of the Jinbi Solar Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region after reaching Financial Close and securing a 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto.

Transport & Communications

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Property

RLC 1Q income up 9%

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) reported a 9-percent increase in net income for the first quarter, reaching P4.4 billion from P4.01 billion last year.

Ayala Land’s vision: 15-minute cities

Imagine a city where your office, grocery store, favorite café, and children’s school are all just a short walk or a quick bike ride away. That is the promise of the global "15-minute city" trend, and Ayala Land is turning it into reality across the Philippines.

Aboitiz Land’s  vibrant community in Cabanatuan bags international recognition

Aboitiz Land’s Ajoya Cabanatuan recently received the Gold Award...

GERI banks on provincial demand surge for growth

Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), the tourism and leisure township arm of listed property developer Megaworld Corp., is set to turn over about P11 billion worth of residential and commercial projects this year, underscoring sustained demand for integrated estates outside Metro Manila as property growth continues shifting toward provincial hubs.

Environment

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Technology

Converge boosts support for PH BPO industry

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is strengthening its support for the Philippine business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, saying strong digital infrastructure is key to keeping the country globally competitive.

DICT opens poll tech council nominations

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has opened nominations for sectoral representatives to the Commission on Elections Advisory Council (CAC) ahead of the 2028 National and Local Elections.

AppleOne Boosts Growth with Cebu Mall Expansion 

 AppleOne Group is ramping up its portfolio with a bold retail and mixed-use expansion, unveiling its first mall property at the Mahi Center near Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

BFP boosts emergency response with next-gen 911

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is overhauling its emergency response systems to integrate with the country’s next-generation 911 platform, signaling a major leap in public safety technology.

Health & Science

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Opinion

A house divided: Lopez family rift tests corporate governance

“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every house divided against itself will not stand.” In the Lopez corporate universe, the verse now reads less like scripture and more like a live governance case file—complete with injunctions, contested boardrooms, and competing versions of who nearly switched off the lights.

The Days Ahead

Several things have changed over the past month. The global economy is now poised to face another severe slowdown and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict. While the impact on countries may differ in magnitude, the oil supply shock will squeeze economic activity and raise prices significantly.

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.

Sports & Entertainment

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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.