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Agriculture
DA imposes temporary import ban on FMD-susceptible commodities from Greece
The Department of Agriculture has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live animals and animal products from Greece following confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the European country.
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.
Corporate
Shell Pilipinas keeps 2026 capex at P2-P3B
Shell Pilipinas Corp. (SPC) will keep its 2026 capital spending budget at around P2 billion to P3 billion, with most of the funds allotted for upgrading import terminals and fuel infrastructure nationwide.
Jollibee growth sizzles in Q1 despite rising costs
Jollibee Foods Corp., one of the largest restaurant networks in Southeast Asia, started the year with strong sales momentum across its global operations. However, rising commodity prices and supply chain costs continued to pressure profitability during the first quarter.
GT Capital donates prime real estate to boost Cavite education
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.
Globe earnings climb despite economic headwinds
Globe Telecom opened 2026 with stronger revenues and operating profits as rising mobile data usage, expanding fiber adoption, and growing digital finance contributions helped cushion the impact of a challenging economic environment.
Corporate Bulletins
SM Hotels Sweep Multiple Honors at Global Awards
Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship properties captured multiple accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, cementing the group’s reputation as a leader in regional hospitality.
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.
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
GT Capital donates prime real estate to boost Cavite education
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.
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.
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.
Energy
Malacañang pushes UPLIFT Bill amid fuel pressures
Malacañang on Monday signaled that the proposed UPLIFT Bill is being considered a key economic relief measure under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, aiming to bolster social protection programs amid rising fuel prices and global uncertainties.
MORE Power moves Iloilo closer to smart grid system
MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has unveiled Iloilo City’s first fully unmanned 30MVA substation, marking a major leap toward a digitized “smart” grid.
DMCI Mining eyes growth amid nickel price surge
DMCI Mining Corp., a leading Philippine nickel producer operating through Zambales Diversified Metals Corp. (ZDMC) and Berong Nickel Corp., welcomed the recent surge in nickel prices, but company leadership emphasized that market performance is not driving its expansion plans.
PCCI urges bold three-pronged energy strategy
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Tuesday urged the government to adopt a bold national energy strategy anchored on three key pillars to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable power for the country.
Property
Ayala Land unveils Cebu expansion plan
Ayala Land, Inc. is accelerating its presence in Cebu with three major mixed-use estates, signaling a bold move to capture the province’s next wave of tourism, commercial, and urban growth.
DMCI Homes focuses on inventory-driven growth strategy
DMCI Homes is set to navigate another cautious year in real estate, leaning on its existing inventory and flexible sales programs as global uncertainties and elevated interest rates continue to temper demand.
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.
Technology
Globe trains agencies vs mobile scams
Globe held a technical training session with government agencies to improve the use of IMSI catcher detectors in fighting mobile-based scams.
AI shift moves from adoption to capability building
Filipino companies are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), with 86 percent of knowledge workers already using generative AI in daily tasks, according to industry leaders. Experts said the next challenge is helping businesses build the skills, systems, and strategies needed to scale AI effectively.
Philippine CEOs lead global AI adoption race
Philippine chief executives are emerging as some of the world’s most confident adopters of artificial intelligence, according to a new IBM Philippines study, as businesses accelerate the shift toward AI-driven decision-making and operations.
DICT chief denies resignation rumors
DICT Secretary Henry Aguda on Tuesday denied rumors that he had resigned from his post, calling the reports false and misleading.
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.
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.
