SRA sugar import plan: A strategic move to stabilize prices and support local farmers
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is set to roll out a new strategy aimed at ensuring stable sugar prices while supporting local farmers, with a draft order that will allow traders to secure preferential allocations for sugar imports in exchange for purchasing locally produced sugar.
SM Retail partners with MPower for 100% renewable energy supply in Metro Manila
SM Retail Inc. has partnered with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) retail electricity supply arm, MPower, to supply itsMetro Manila establishments with 100 percent renewable energy.
BDO partners with Ashikaga Bank to boost Japanese investments in PH
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) has strengthened its position as a key player in supporting foreign business growth in the Philippines through a new partnership with Japan’s Ashikaga Bank, Ltd. (ABL).
Agricultural losses soar to P308M due to severe weather
The agricultural sector has sustained severe setbacks following a series of adverse weather events, with the Department of Agriculture (DA) reporting damage having surged to P307.72 million—a 354.7 percent increase from previous assessments.
Uncertainty in Asian equity markets signals need for cautious investment, Manulife says
Manulife Investment Management on Wednesday highlighted the prevailing uncertainty in Asia's equity markets as 2025 begins, driven by a mix of geopolitical tensions, leadership transitions, and shifting fiscal and interest rate environments.
