The Department of Agriculture (DA) has stepped up its push for regional food security with the turnover of a P67.63-million rice processing system to the municipal government, a move seen to reinforce the role of Palawan not just as a premier tourist destination but as a critical food-producing hub.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. assured senators on Tuesday that the country’s food supply will remain sufficient in the coming months, but warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could drive food prices higher through rising logistics and input costs, particularly urea-based fertilizer. 

PhilRice provided 4.42 million bags of high-yielding, climate-resilient rice seeds under the RCEF program for the 2025 wet and 2026 dry seasons, reaching over 119,000 farmers.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the government is revamping how farm loans are delivered by rolling out a digital lending system aimed at getting financing into the hands of farmers, fisherfolk, and small rural enterprises faster.

Monde Nissin Corp. has received a Special Citation for Obliged Enterprises at the 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recognition Program, highlighting its progress in cutting plastic use and advancing circular packaging.

First Gen Corporation celebrated the 50th anniversary of its subsidiary, Energy Development Corporation (EDC), highlighting a major milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector.

LG Electronics has teamed up with Sedition, the pioneering digital art platform, to transform living rooms into immersive contemporary art spaces. Through LG Gallery+, the company’s premium visual service for LG Smart TVs, users can now access more than 300 curated digital artworks, including video-based pieces, bringing museum-quality experiences directly into the home. This partnership underscores LG’s commitment to redefining home entertainment by merging technology, art, and personal expression.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) has partnered with University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) to introduce Economic Watch, a weekly email newsletter aimed at helping clients better understand economic trends and make informed financial decisions.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has cleared a key section of the Alabang River, helping improve water flow and reduce flood risk in nearby communities, roads, and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).

An initiative backed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is equipping young Filipinos with green and digital construction skills, as the industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by sustainability and technology.

Unilever Philippines has deepened its engagement with General Trias through “GentriAsenso,” a community-based livelihood and skills program aimed at widening income opportunities for residents.

 The Jollibee Group has expanded its employment program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through a new partnership with the Baguio City Government.

East Coast Vulcan Mining Corporation said its board has approved a series of corporate actions aimed at cleaning up its balance sheet and positioning the company for potential capital raising.

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) said it will shut down all standalone No Brand stores in the Philippines, marking a strategic shift as the retailer streamlines its portfolio toward higher-performing formats.

Online retailer Shopee reported a 19 percent increase in orders during its 3.3 sale, based on newly released consumer data showing how Filipinos shop online.

The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines is calling for faster development of the country’s capital markets, warning that sustaining economic growth will require broader, more reliable sources of long-term funding.

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.

For three decades, the Aboitiz Group has been quietly building a real estate portfolio that spans homes, offices, and commercial spaces. But in recent years, it has made a deliberate pivot away from crowded residential battlegrounds toward a less glamorous, far more strategic corner of the market: industrial development. The bet is simple but bold—build where factories, logistics, and infrastructure go first, and let communities grow organically around them.