Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced Tuesday that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has reached an agreement with rice industry stakeholders to set a suggested retail price (SRP) of P53 per kilo for local rice, striking a balance between farmers’ profits and consumers’ budgets.

The Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA) said the country currently has enough refined sugar supply, even as demand for locally produced sugar has weakened.

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (Philippine Rice Research Institute) is urging rice farmers to adopt practical cost-saving measures as rising global prices of farm inputs continue to increase production expenses during the wet season planting period.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said strong buying activity from private traders has pushed palay prices higher, limiting the National Food Authority’s (NFA) ability to buy rice stocks from farmers.

PLDT Enterprise is strengthening its partnership with SKYGO Marketing Corporation to support the company’s digital transformation and nationwide operations through improved connectivity, cloud-ready infrastructure, and network security.

Broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has partnered with the Danao City local government to strengthen the city’s digital infrastructure and improve public services.

Lenovo has launched “Maximum David,” a new global campaign featuring David Beckham that highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) technology can improve creativity, productivity, and performance in sports, business, and everyday life.

Jollibee Group has been included in the inaugural TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list and ranked among the Top 10 Food & Drink companies worldwide, highlighting the Filipino fast-food giant’s growing global influence.

Filipino mothers are increasingly becoming “mompreneurs,” turning home-based side hustles into sustainable businesses with the help of digital technology and online communities.

Baguio City is stepping up its digital transformation efforts after partnering with PLDT and Smart to launch “AI-in-a-Box,” a program designed to help local governments use artificial intelligence to improve public services.

 The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is rolling out a new set of relief measures aimed at easing economic pressures on stakeholders in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). The announcement follows a public consultation held on May 11, 2026, at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC).

In Philippine real estate, 15 hectares is usually enough space for condominiums, commercial strips, and the occasional traffic headache. GT Capital Holdings, Inc., however, has decided the land is better used for classrooms, libraries, and future blue eagles.

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.

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.

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.

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.