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Agriculture
Geofencing farmland: balancing renewable energy and food security
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Energy (DOE) are crafting new safeguards to protect critical farmland from being overtaken by solar energy projects, aiming to advance renewable energy goals without compromising food security.
DA, DOE target cheaper feedstock to boost local bioethanol, cut fuel import reliance
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Energy (DOE) are exploring lower-cost, more varied raw materials to expand domestic bioethanol production, make local fuel competitive with imports, and safeguard farmers and related industries, officials confirmed.
Central bank warning drives DA to review food policies to protect consumers from price spikes
The Department of Agriculture is sharpening its strategy against the potential return of the El Niño weather phenomenon, responding directly to alerts from central bank officials that future droughts could trigger a new wave of inflation. Monetary authorities have emphasized that farm output and market prices are deeply linked, making agriculture policy a primary front in the country’s fight against rising living costs. For everyday consumers, any drop in farm production quickly turns into higher prices for kitchen staples, directly impacting household budgets.
Philippine egg producers unite to grow cage-free market
Philippine egg producers are joining forces to build the country’s emerging cage-free market, forming the first industry association focused on production as demand grows from hospitality, foodservice, and corporate buyers.
Corporate
Airbus to launch A220 training hub in Singapore, Q4 2027
Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), a joint venture of Airbus and Singapore Airlines, will install an A220 full-flight simulator (FFS) at its Singapore campus, serving the entire Asia Pacific region. Operations start Q4 2027.
SB Equities trims Ayala Land income forecast, cuts price target on higher costs
SB Equities Inc., the research and brokerage arm of Security Bank Corp., has lowered its income projections for property developer Ayala Land Inc. after the firm raised its outlook for operating expenses.
BIR Commissioner Mendoza pushes fair, simple, predictable and partnership-driven tax administration at inaugural ECCP Tax Forum
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza outlined the Bureau’s direction toward a tax administration that is fair, simple, predictable, and partnership-driven as he presented four commitments—Predictability, Simplicity, Fairness, and Partnership—supported by the BIR DARES reform and legacy agenda at the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Tax Forum 2026 on August 13, 2026.
Jollibee Group Foundation, UPLB partner to boost smallholder farmers’ productivity, sustainability
The Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) and University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have formalized a partnership to combine research, innovation and agricultural expertise in support of smallholder farmers. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the two institutions will collaborate on farmer training, knowledge sharing, technology transfer and capacity building to lift productivity, strengthen farm enterprises and advance sustainable practices nationwide.
Corporate Bulletins
Airbus to launch A220 training hub in Singapore, Q4 2027
Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), a joint venture of Airbus and Singapore Airlines, will install an A220 full-flight simulator (FFS) at its Singapore campus, serving the entire Asia Pacific region. Operations start Q4 2027.
NBA and Salmon announce multi-year collaboration to deepen fan engagement in the Philippines
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Salmon, a fast-growing financial technology company in the Philippines, today announced a multi-year marketing partnership that makes Salmon an Official Partner of the NBA in the Philippines.
Meralco bags 9 Quill Awards, reaffirms comms leadership
Meralco, led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, took home nine Excellence and Merit trophies at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, marking another strong showing in the country’s top business communication honors.
BDO Kabayan Facebook page clinches back-to-back Quill Awards
BDO Unibank’s BDO Kabayan Facebook Page has earned an Award of Merit in the Social Media category at the Philippine Quill Awards for the second straight year, this time for its campaign “Alagang Kabayan: Where Every Kabayan Belongs.”
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
Jollibee Group Foundation, UPLB partner to boost smallholder farmers’ productivity, sustainability
The Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) and University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have formalized a partnership to combine research, innovation and agricultural expertise in support of smallholder farmers. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the two institutions will collaborate on farmer training, knowledge sharing, technology transfer and capacity building to lift productivity, strengthen farm enterprises and advance sustainable practices nationwide.
Aboitiz Foundation deepens ties with LMP and TESDA to scale community development and employment pathways
Aboitiz Foundation is deepening partnerships with the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to expand education, livelihood, and sustainability programs nationwide.
Ayala Land takes big leap in sustainability ranking
Ayala Land Inc. is moving up the global sustainability scoreboard, and it is not a small step.
Security Bank turns employee entrepreneurship into scholarship support for 75th anniversary
Security Bank marked its 75th anniversary by channeling employee business spirit into community good, with proceeds from the annual People's Fair Marketplace going directly to the Security Bank Foundation's Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko Scholarship Program.
Markets
Inflation, oil risks keep markets cautious September
Philippine markets enter September with little room for complacency, as investors weigh the appeal of battered stock valuations against inflation, oil and currency risks that could keep sentiment fragile.
Global snacking shift meets the mindful, community-centric Filipino palate
Snacking is no longer just a quick fix between meals; it has transformed into an essential part of modern daily life.
PSEi rangebound as peso awaits BSP rate decision
Philippine financial markets are likely to remain cautious on Monday, with the PSEi expected to trade sideways as investors await the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Aug. 27 policy decision and assess persistent inflation, currency, and growth risks.
Harbor Star leads PSE weekly gainers, Swift Foods slides
Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc. led the Philippine Stock Exchange’s (PSE) weekly price gainers, while Swift Foods Inc. posted the steepest decline, according to the latest PSE market data.
Energy
PetroGreen gets green light for Pangasinan solar plant
PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) is set to begin commercial operations of its 25-megawatt-peak Bugallon Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan after securing regulatory approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Fuel prices drop: diesel, kerosene down over ₱3 per liter — relief for businesses, households
Major local fuel firms will roll back prices starting Tuesday, September 1, with diesel and kerosene falling by more than ₱3 per liter after two consecutive weeks of increases.
12+ geothermal projects up for ₱10-B de-risking fund
The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed more than 12 proposed geothermal projects are set to benefit from the Philippine Geothermal Resource De-Risking Facility (PGRDF), a ₱10.07-billion program designed to clear key barriers to renewable energy investment.
Meralco nearly completes power restoration after Habagat outages
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has restored electricity to nearly all customers affected by service interruptions caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon, or Habagat, across its franchise area.
Property
Dominguez joins Megaworld board as lead independent
Former Finance Secretary Carlos “Sonny” G. Dominguez has joined the board of property giant Megaworld Corp. as lead independent director, bringing more than four decades of experience spanning government, finance, and corporate leadership.
Torre Lorenzo expands student housing near universities
Torre Lorenzo Development Corp. is expanding its residential portfolio around major universities, betting on a persistent shortage of purpose-built student housing despite sustained demand from renters and property investors.
DMCI develops socialized housing to meet gov’t mandate
DMCI Project Developers Inc., the real estate arm of Consunji-led DMCI Holdings Inc., is rolling out its first socialized housing project to comply with national regulations requiring real estate developers to provide affordable homes for the public.
LRA moves to digital titles to curb fraud
The Land Registration Authority (LRA) is pushing toward a fully digital land titling and registration system that could cut transaction delays, lower costs, and strengthen safeguards against fake and overlapping titles.
Technology
Globe ramps up 5G rollout, 1H capital spending up 39% to P26.3B
Globe Telecom Inc. is accelerating its nationwide 5G expansion, boosting infrastructure spending this year to keep up with growing demand for fast, reliable digital connectivity.
Philippines becomes ASEAN model for next-generation 911
The Philippines is emerging as a regional template for modern emergency response, with Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam looking at the country’s next-generation 911 system as they explore upgrades to their own aging emergency communications infrastructure.
LG bares 2026 AI TV lineup at IFA: Smarter, personalized entertainment
LG Electronics will showcase its 2026 AI TV lineup at IFA Berlin, September 4–8, putting artificial intelligence front and center for a more intuitive, user-first experience.
SM Investments, DOST-PHIVOLCS team up to boost disaster resilience via GeoRiskPH tools
SM Investments Corporation, parent firm of the SM Group, has forged a partnership with the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) to integrate official hazard and risk data into the planning and management of its properties and operations nationwide.
Opinion
No story is worth a reporter’s life
It was drilled into generations of journalists that no story is worth your life. Tell the story. Do not become the story.
Senate finally remembers it is an impeachment court
Eight weeks into the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the Senate impeachment court has rediscovered a useful legal principle. People involved in a trial should probably stop trying the case everywhere except the courtroom.
Philippine poverty is falling, no time for victory laps
Poverty is not just an empty wallet. It can be a family scrambling to keep a child in school, relatives walking farther to fetch clean water, or a household wrestling with a stubborn internet signal while the rest of the world moves on.
Violent games are no simple school-shooting trigger
Every generation gets its villain. In 1979, it was Voltes V and other Japanese robot cartoons. Today, as the Philippines confronts fresh school shootings, the finger is pointing at Roblox.
Exclusive
Vivant Water sees 2026 as launchpad for bigger growth
Vivant Water is treating 2026 as a pivotal year as it moves from building its presence across the water industry to scaling operations, investments, and its project pipeline.
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.
