Boracay Water bolsters El Niño response to secure island’s water supply
Boracay Water has ramped up measures to keep water services steady across Boracay Island as El Niño brings prolonged dry conditions. The utility is boosting river monitoring, cutting water losses, and protecting watersheds to ensure reliable supply for residents, businesses, and tourism.
DNL net income climbs 8% in first half on strong 2Q recovery
D and L Industries Inc. reported an 8 percent rise in first-half 2026 net income, with a 10 percent jump in second-quarter earnings, and expects better results ahead. President and CEO Alvin D. Lao cited recovering consumer spending and stabilizing coconut oil prices as key drivers.
Metro Retail earns DTI recognition for 11 Cebu stores
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) has strengthened its consumer credentials after 11 of its Cebu stores received the 2025 Bagwis Award from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), reinforcing the retailer's focus on service quality, fair trade practices, and customer trust as competition in the retail sector intensifies.
Japan extends 30-B yen loan for universal health care emergency support
Japan and the Philippines have formalized financial assistance worth about 30 billion yen to boost the country’s universal health care efforts and help ease pressures on the health sector brought about by rising tensions in the Middle East.
Feasibility study completed for Taguig SEED transit hub
The Department of Transportation and Department of Education, in partnership with the British Embassy in Manila, have completed the feasibility study for the SEED Transit Oriented Development Project in Taguig City. The study was formally turned over at the UK’s infrastructure projects ceremony on Tuesday, marking a key step toward building more accessible and sustainable urban communities.
