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Agriculture
Agriculture storm damage hits P135M
Agricultural damage and losses from Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon has climbed to P135.3 million, affecting 6,010 farmers and damaging 4,516 hectares of farmland across five regions, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Gov’t revives P90B Parañaque spillway project to transform Laguna de Bay
The government is pushing forward the long-delayed Parañaque Spillway Project, a proposed P90-billion infrastructure initiative that aims to do more than just control flooding by turning Laguna de Bay into a more productive fishing ground and a reliable freshwater source for Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
DA suspends livestock imports from seven countries over FMD
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live animals and select animal products from seven countries in the Middle East and Europe following confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
FPA files raps vs illegal fertilizer maker in North Cotabato
The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has filed a criminal complaint against DQB Green Agricultural Products Trading owner Quiara Fabian Baterina for unauthorized fertilizer manufacturing in Makilala, North Cotabato.
Corporate
BSP honors 14 top insttutional partners at 2026 appreciation ceremony
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday recognized 14 outstanding institutional partners from its Head Office during the 2026 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony. The awardees were honored for their key contributions to financial inclusion, financial literacy promotion, and wider access to retirement savings via the Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA). They also helped advance digital payments through the QR PH system and the introduction of tap-to-pay turnstiles for MRT‑3 commuters.
San Miguel’s Backyard Bukid expands to 9 sites, reaches Visayas
San Miguel Corp. has grown its Backyard Bukid initiative to nine sites nationwide, marking its first presence in the Visayas as the project shifts from urban farming to boost community food security and livelihoods.
SM Prime targets steady profit as housing demand cools
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is aiming to match last year’s profit as resilient malls, offices, hotels, and other recurring businesses help cushion continued caution in the residential property market.
Manila Water keeps water losses low, ensures steady service in rainy session
Amid continuous rains in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Manila Water maintains non-revenue water (NRW) below 15 percent and fast leak repairs to keep service reliable.
Corporate Bulletins
BSP honors 14 top insttutional partners at 2026 appreciation ceremony
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday recognized 14 outstanding institutional partners from its Head Office during the 2026 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony. The awardees were honored for their key contributions to financial inclusion, financial literacy promotion, and wider access to retirement savings via the Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA). They also helped advance digital payments through the QR PH system and the introduction of tap-to-pay turnstiles for MRT‑3 commuters.
Alex Eala named Face of Marriott Bonvoy Campaign, highlighting Southeast Asian tennis rise
Marriott Bonvoy has appointed Filipino tennis star Alex Eala as the face of its "Tennis The World" campaign across Asia Pacific excluding China, cementing her rapid rise as a major force on the global sports stage.
VYBE teams up with But First, Coffee for rewards and anniversary special
Coffee lovers get great perks when paying with VYBE by BPI at But First, Coffee. From July 15 to September 30, 2026, spend at least ₱150 in one receipt, pay via QR Ph with VYBE, and get a free drink plus 100 BPI Rewards Points at over 237 branches nationwide. Present your transaction confirmation to claim your reward.
Ayala Land earns national honors for PWD accessibility
Accessibility is often measured in inches and angles, in ramps, elevators, doorways, and pathways. But its real measure is simpler. It is whether a place allows people to move through it with dignity, independence, and ease.
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
San Miguel’s Backyard Bukid expands to 9 sites, reaches Visayas
San Miguel Corp. has grown its Backyard Bukid initiative to nine sites nationwide, marking its first presence in the Visayas as the project shifts from urban farming to boost community food security and livelihoods.
Pax Silica hub targets USD 200B exports
The planned Pax Silica industrial hub in New Clark City is targeting its first 10 to 20 locators within five years of construction, with an ambitious goal of generating as much as USD200 billion in exports over a 30-year development period.
Ayala Land earns national honors for PWD accessibility
Accessibility is often measured in inches and angles, in ramps, elevators, doorways, and pathways. But its real measure is simpler. It is whether a place allows people to move through it with dignity, independence, and ease.
BDO partners with foundations to bring solar energy to indigenous communities in Quezon
Living without electricity or paved roads has been a lifelong reality for Liezel Sarmiento, a barangay councilor and member of the Dumagat-Remontado tribe in Sitio Cablao, Quezon.
Markets
Peso, stocks brace for volatility as rate bets fade
Philippine markets may stay on edge as investors juggle Middle East risks, oil prices and the next move by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, but fading rate-hike bets are giving both the peso and stocks some breathing room.
AI transforms retail but fundamentals still drive growth
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Philippine retail, but technology alone will not determine which businesses succeed, according to venture capital firm Kickstart Ventures, which says disciplined execution and sound business fundamentals remain the strongest drivers of sustainable growth.
Retailers see modest growth amid rising costs, online rivals
Philippine retailers are bracing for another challenging year, with industry growth expected to remain in the single digits as higher operating costs, cautious consumers, and intensifying competition from online sellers continue to squeeze margins, according to the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA).
Retailers told to embrace AI without losing human touch
The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) on Thursday urged businesses to accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence while ensuring that technology complements, rather than replaces, the human connections that underpin customer loyalty.
Energy
Fuel prices drop over P4 per liter this week
The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed fuel companies will roll back pump prices sharply this week, with cuts exceeding P4 per liter across all major products.
StB GigaFactory, BCDA explore clean energy projects
StB GigaFactory Inc. is expanding its clean-energy ambitions in the Philippines, partnering with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority to explore renewable power, battery storage, and electric mobility projects that could support the growth of next-generation industries.
Over 38,000 Meralco customers still without power
More than 38,000 customers of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) remained without electricity Monday morning, as the enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay continued to disrupt services and cause widespread damage.
Semirara Mining files redundancy notice, cuts coal output target amid auction uncertainty
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) has notified the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of a redundancy program, following a decision to slash its annual coal production target by over one-third compared to last year.
Property
Ayala Land raises 2026 capex to P60B
Ayala Land Inc. is raising its 2026 capital spending plan to P60 billion from P50 billion, signaling stronger confidence in its project pipeline even as residential demand remains selective.
Leasing, AREIT expansion bolster Ayala Land income
Ayala Land Inc. is leaning harder on malls, offices, hotels, and other recurring-income businesses as softer property development demand pushes the real estate giant to rebalance its growth engine.
RPVARA deferment gives housing sector breathing room
The deferment of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment...
SMX visitor traffic jumps 18% as events recover
SMX Convention Centers is expanding its footprint as the Philippine business events industry gathers momentum, with visitor traffic rising 18 percent in the first half of 2026 and new venues in Cebu and Metro Manila set to add capacity.
Technology
StB GigaFactory, BCDA explore clean energy projects
StB GigaFactory Inc. is expanding its clean-energy ambitions in the Philippines, partnering with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority to explore renewable power, battery storage, and electric mobility projects that could support the growth of next-generation industries.
Mobile attacks on Philippine consumers rise 28% in Q1 2026 — Kaspersky
Mobile attacks targeting consumers in the Philippines went up by 28 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
Globe backs President Marcos’ push for affordable, reliable connectivity for all Filipinos
Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address on July 27, Globe reaffirmed its support for the goal of making internet affordable and dependable across the country. The company noted that healthy competition among telecom providers drives continued investment, encourages responsible business practices, and ensures efficient use of vital communications resources—all key to better service and faster national digital progress.
Globe upbeat on H2 2026 amid solid core telco performance
Globe Telecom Inc. remains optimistic about the second half of 2026, supported by strong core business results even amid challenging economic conditions, company officials said in a virtual briefing.
Opinion
Alex Eala’s sweetest revenge spoke louder than cheers
Some victories earn ranking points.
Others settle unfinished conversations.
Alex Eala's...
Private prosecutor steals spotlight in VP impeachment trial
Courtroom dramas are supposed to be solemn affairs. Then Atty. Lorna Kapunan walked to the lectern and reminded everyone that wit can be just as effective as a legal citation.
Supreme Court ruling reels in Philippine seafood export risks
The Supreme Court's decision striking down Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266 has cast a wide net over the Philippines' fisheries sector, raising questions that reach well beyond the country's waters.
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.
