Airbus launches high-tech research hub in Korea’s R&D capital
Airbus has opened a new Airbus Tech Hub in Daejeon, strengthening South Korea’s position as a key technology partner.
Manila Water strikes deal to take over Mexico’s Agua de Puebla
Manila Water is expanding its footprint in Latin America with a deal to acquire a majority stake in Mexican water utility Agua de Puebla. The company’s international arm, Manila Water Asia Pacific, signed a binding term sheet to buy 74.85 percent of the firm from two shareholders, Creando Estructuras and Agua de México.
Senate Backs DA’s P184-B spending plan for 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expressed gratitude to senators for crossing party lines to approve its P184.1-billion budget for 2026, strengthening efforts to boost food security and accelerate rural development.
Belgium highlights rising PH demand for quality pork
The Belgian Meat Office (BMO) is seeing strong growth opportunities in the Philippines as the country’s demand for premium, safe, and fully traceable pork continues to rise. On Tuesday the BMO said that in first quarter this year, pork accounted for 53.2 percent of all Philippine meat imports, underscoring the market’s increasing reliance on trusted international suppliers.
Sarangani Energy fee lifts Alsons earnings
Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. (ACR) reported an improvement in its bottom line for the first nine months of 2025, with net income attributable to the parent company rising to P695 million from P604 million last year. The increase was mainly due to the recognition of a development fee from its partner in Sarangani Energy Corporation.
