NFA adds Tarlac palay storage to aid farmers, boost supply
The National Food Authority (NFA) is leasing extra warehouse space in Victoria, Tarlac to buy more palay directly from local farmers and strengthen the government’s rice supply program.
Century Properties simplifies housing business via PHirst merger
Century Properties Group Inc. (CPGI) is consolidating its first-home housing business under its listed parent company after securing regulatory approval to absorb PHirst Park Homes Inc., a move aimed at simplifying operations and tightening capital allocation.
Gov’t building ₱430 million FMRs in Mimaropa
The Department of Agriculture and Department of Public Works and Highways have partnered to build 29 farm-to-market roads across Mimaropa worth P430 million, marking a major step to cut costs and boost earnings for thousands of rural families.
Domestic companies led 2Q expansion in foreign currency loans
Borrowing in foreign currencies by domestic industries drove a notable quarter-on-quarter increase in foreign currency deposit unit (FCDU) loans, which rose to $16.31 billion in the second quarter of 2026. This marks a 5.6 percent expansion from the $15.44 billion recorded in the previous quarter, signaling strong credit demand among key economic sectors operating in foreign trade and essential local industries.
Filipinos put daily needs over long-term financial goals amid rising costs
Economic strains including higher prices for everyday goods are pushing most Filipinos to focus on covering current household expenses rather than setting money aside for future milestones, according to the latest Purple Report from East West Ageas Life Insurance Corp.
