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Food firms warn of shortages amid supply risks

Food manufacturers and retailers are warning of potential long-term shortages as rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions disrupt the steady flow of raw materials and finished goods into the Philippines.

DTI pushes VinFast to build Philippine EV plant

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging Vietnamese automaker VinFast to consider establishing manufacturing operations in the Philippines, as the government accelerates plans for a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) incentive program.

Cebu snack maker signs power supply deal with COREnergy for 750 kW

Cebu-based snack manufacturer Prifood Corp has partnered with COREnergy, the retail electricity arm of Vivant Energy, to supply power to its manufacturing operations in the Philippines.

Prime Energy sees Malampaya Phase 4 delivering gas later this year

Prime Energy, the gas exploration arm of Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., says it is confident it will deliver the  first gas from the Malampaya Phase 4 (MP4) project by the fourth quarter of 2026, staying on schedule based on current progress.

Marcos government eyes income upgrade, poverty decline soon

The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. says the Philippines remains on track to achieve upper middle-income status and further cut poverty rates within the President’s term, even as global uncertainties weigh on growth prospects.

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PNB delivers strong 9-month performance with 15% net income growth

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) recorded a net income of ₱21.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, marking a 15 percent increase from ₱18.5 billion during the same period last year. The performance underscores the bank’s disciplined execution, expanding core operations, and strengthening capital base as it drives long-term value creation.

Senator dela Rosa ‘armed and dangerous’, P15M bounty set

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has declared Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa an “armed and dangerous” fugitive and announced a P15-million bounty for his arrest, intensifying the government’s pursuit of the senator.

NAIA international traffic up despite global aviation disruptions

International passenger traffic at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rose 2.6 percent year-on-year to 19.93 million from Jan. 1 to Oct. 22, 2026, as demand held firm despite disruptions to global aviation from the Middle East conflict.

DA readies P2.9B farm competitiveness fund, initially targets 12 applicants 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to roll out a P2.9-billion fund intended to help agricultural cooperatives expand production and improve their competitiveness, with the agency initially targeting about 12 applicants.
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