Sta. Lucia Land earnings decline despite cost cuts
Sta. Lucia Land Inc. posted a lower net income of P1.37 billion in the first six months of 2026, down 8 percent from P1.49 billion a year earlier, as weaker property sales and other income offset significant reductions in operating expenses.
ARTA reviews poultry, mining rules as fees rise
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is reviewing environmental regulations and higher permit fees flagged by poultry, livestock, and mining groups over concerns that the measures could increase business costs and compliance burdens.
PH eagle Lakpue loses talon, but not fight
Lakpue’s return to the wild has hit a rough patch, but the Philippine Eagle’s fight is far from over.
Makro secures four Ayala Land sites for expansion
Makro Philippines is accelerating its Luzon expansion after securing four strategic sites from Ayala Land Inc., giving the wholesale retailer access to major growth corridors in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
Sugar imports only a market tool, not policy — DA chief
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that sugar importation is not administration policy but a temporary tool to stabilize prices and supply, as the government prioritizes technology and innovation to build a stronger, self-reliant domestic sugar industry.
