Glory Philippines eyes logistics, supply-chain expansion
Glory (Philippines), Inc. is looking to expand its Philippine operations beyond manufacturing into logistics and other value-adding services, potentially broadening the country’s role in the Japanese company’s global supply chain.
Gov’t pushes for cheaper feedstock to boost PH bioethanol competitiveness
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Energy (DOE) are exploring cheaper, more varied feedstock options to make local bioethanol price-competitive with imported fuel—while safeguarding farmers and existing crop industries—as the government eyes a higher fuel-ethanol blend and reduced reliance on imported fossil fuels.
DA proposed P198.45-billion 2027 budget: leaner allocation, same critical food security allocation goals
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking a P198.45-billion budget for 2027—P17.25 billion or 8 percent less than the P215.69 billion approved for 2026—even as it faces persistent pressures to secure food supply, boost farm incomes, and strengthen national food security.
MCIA CEB Connects hits 500,000 passenger transfers
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has facilitated more than 500,000 passenger transfers through its CEB Connects facility since its launch in April 2025, with transfers growing 48 percent as more airlines join the service.
SM hotels use gastronomy to drive longer stays
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is turning gastronomy into a tourism strategy, using its hotel network to give travelers more reasons to stay longer, explore regional destinations, and spend more on experiences tied to Philippine food and culture.
