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Agriculture
Tamban oversupply in Sorsogon resolved after Holy Week plant closures
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said the recent spoilage of tamban (sardines) in Bulan, Sorsogon has been resolved after fish processing plants resumed operations.
DA eyes P50/kg price cap on imported rice by end-April
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said a price cap on imported rice may be in place by the end of April.
Nueva Ecija farmers test cheaper fertilizer method to cut costs
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is testing a new, lower-cost fertilizer approach to help rice farmers cope with rising input prices.
Solar irrigation brings big savings to CamSur farmers
Farmers in Camarines Sur now have a more affordable and reliable way to water their crops after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) turned over P332 million worth of solar-powered irrigation systems.
Corporate
SEC orders caterer to stop illegal investment scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease and desist order against Melot’s Catering Services for illegally offering investments to the public.
Aboitiz pushes Mindanao growth through airport partnerships
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. is strengthening its push for infrastructure development in Mindanao through deeper public-private partnerships, highlighting the role of regional airports in driving economic expansion.
SM Offices makes every drop of water work harder
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is proving that in real estate, even water can deliver returns, if managed well enough.
Prime Media cuts capital, retires preferred shares
Prime Media Holdings, Inc. has secured regulatory approval to streamline its capital structure, following the retirement of a class of preferred shares.
Corporate Bulletins
Aboitiz pushes Mindanao growth through airport partnerships
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. is strengthening its push for infrastructure development in Mindanao through deeper public-private partnerships, highlighting the role of regional airports in driving economic expansion.
SM boosts communication with online platform
SM Investments Corporation is strengthening how it communicates with stakeholders through its online platform, SM In Focus, which has gained over 137,000 subscribers and more than 2.5 million views since launching in late 2024.
Manila Water assures steady supply during Holy Week
Manila Water Company said customers in the East Zone will continue to receive reliable water service throughout Holy Week, even as demand rises due to the summer season.
DMW secures 4th year in ATRAM SDG Fund
D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc. (DMW) has been selected anew as an investee of the ATRAM Philippine Sustainable Development and Growth Fund for 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year in the sustainability-focused portfolio.
Social Responsibility & Sustainability
SM Offices makes every drop of water work harder
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is proving that in real estate, even water can deliver returns, if managed well enough.
OceanaGold Philippines boosts community spending to P569M
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. is raising its social investments to a combined P569 million in 2026, marking a significant increase following strong operational and financial performance in 2025 and reinforcing its push for community-centered mining.
Hands that once erred now create hope
Through the Baking Behind Bars program, persons deprived of liberty are discovering that their hands, once tied to past mistakes, can now measure, knead, shape, and create. The same hands that once led them astray are now turning flour and water into something meaningful.
SMC cleanup of Alabang River improves flood control in Muntinlupa
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).
Markets
IPOPHL expands anti-counterfeit drive to online markets
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is intensifying its campaign against counterfeit goods, broadening enforcement to digital platforms and local communities as it pursues a “zero counterfeit” goal.
loilo City welcomes “bolanteros” to sell in newly revamped public markets
Iloilo City is making room for a little extra hustle and bustle for various retailers each Tuesday, which is designated market day.
Volatility to persist as PSEi tests support
Philippine financial markets are expected to remain fragile this week, with investors bracing for continued volatility as risk aversion dominates sentiment and the benchmark index struggles to regain footing above key levels.
Robinsons Retail exits bourse after years of undervaluation
A dozen years after its market debut, Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) is heading for an exit from the Philippine Stock Exchange, as its board backs a voluntary tender offer by controlling shareholder JE Holdings, Inc.
Energy
Meralco backs transparent bidding for partnerships with electric cooperatives
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it supports using a competitive selection process, or public bidding, when choosing private sector partners for electric cooperatives (ECs).
Power prices in spot market rise 23% in March — IEMOP
Electricity prices in the country’s spot market increased sharply in March, driven by tighter supply and higher demand, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
Negros Power pours P1.3B into grid upgrades; cuts outages and expands rural electrification
Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) is seeking to accelerate its grid modernization by allocating P1.3 billion to upgrade infrastructure, expand electricity access and improve service reliability across the province.
Trump suspends Iran attack as Pakistan brokers ceasefire
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Wednesday morning in Manila) suspended planned strikes on Iran after Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire.
Property
SM Offices makes every drop of water work harder
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is proving that in real estate, even water can deliver returns, if managed well enough.
Megaworld expands lead in green office developments
Megaworld Corp., the property development arm of tycoon Andrew Tan, has strengthened its position as the country’s leading developer of green office spaces after securing another sustainability certification for its growing portfolio.
Managed office operators gain traction amid cautious expansion
Managed facility operators are gaining ground as companies rethink office leasing strategies in response to tighter capital conditions and elevated uncertainty, according to Mikko Barranda, director for commercial leasing at Leechiu Property Consultants.
Mead Johnson relocates to Uptown Bonifacio hub
Mead Johnson, a United Kingdom-based nutrition company, is relocating its Philippine headquarters to Uptown Bonifacio in Taguig City, underscoring continued demand for premium office space from multinational firms.
Technology
PLDT Enterprise and Cisco put industries in real-time mode
PLDT Enterprise, the Philippines’ leading enterprise connectivity provider, is teaming up with Cisco to transform how industries operate—making real-time coordination, faster decision-making, and uninterrupted operations the new standard.
GCash explains safeguards after viral “wrong send” incident
GCash clarified that its app has built-in safety features to help prevent users from accidentally sending money to the wrong person, following a viral case involving an erroneous transfer.
Converge expands hiring to support network growth
Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is increasing its workforce to support its expanding digital infrastructure across the country.
Globe ramps up Metro Manila network, strengthens 5G services
Metro Manila, the country’s main economic and cultural center contributing 31.2 percent of national GDP, is seeing a major boost in digital connectivity as Globe accelerates network upgrades across the region.
Opinion
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.
Eala storms toward WTA’s elite circle
The desert—both in Dubai and Indian Wells—has been kind to Alex Eala.
Exclusive
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.
Aboitiz focus on industry, townships follow jobs
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.
