Protected farmlands vanish as cities continue to spread
Nearly one out of every three hectares of Philippine farmland converted into buildings and other developments over the past two decades was supposed to be protected, raising fresh concerns that the country is losing valuable food-producing land faster than it can safeguard it, according to a new study led by University of the Philippines researchers.
URC wins 2026 Best Employer Brand Award
Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has been honored at the 2026 Philippines’ Best Employer Brand Awards for its outstanding workplace culture and employee development programs.
Lender’s solar mortgage program posts 89% expansion
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported an 89 percent increase in its solar financing portfolio in 2025, only one year after introducing its Solar Mortgage offering under BPI Green Solutions in 2024. The strong growth shows more Filipino homeowners are turning to solar power to cut electricity expenses and build long-term savings.
BDO raises ₱132 billion from record oversubscribed ASEAN Sustainability Bond
BDO Unibank has successfully raised ₱132 billion through its sixth ASEAN Sustainability Bond issuance in pesos, drawing demand more than 26 times the initial offer size of ₱5 billion. Strong interest from both retail and institutional investors was so robust that the offer period was closed early on July 10, 2026.
PCC finds four competition hurdles in vegetable trade
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has identified four structural weaknesses in the highland vegetable industry that continue to squeeze farmers' incomes and prevent lower production costs from translating into cheaper prices for consumers.
