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Unregistered agri warehouses not allowed after Dec. 31, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) makes December 31, 2026 the final cutoff for all agricultural and fishery storage facilities to register. Any facility unlisted after this date will be considered non-compliant and face legal limits.

Skyro takes Philippine lending playbook to Malaysia

Skyro is taking its digital lending business beyond the Philippines, securing regulatory approval to offer online moneylending in Malaysia as it targets consumers with limited access to traditional credit.

ShopSM, Bench, Penshoppe lead Philippine brands in new Asian retail ranking

ShopSM, Bench and Penshoppe are the top Philippine names featured in the first-ever Brand Conviction Index: Asia’s Top 100 Retailers list.

RCEP opens wider Asian market but Filipino goods must earn their place on foreign shelves

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP unlocks a huge regional market for Filipino products, but local makers and sellers must meet higher standards to succeed, business leaders said September 29 at the RCEP Business and Investment Summit.

Security Bank reshuffles leadership as retail chief exits

Security Bank Corp. is reshuffling its senior leadership ahead of 2027, while president and chief executive officer Victor Lee takes interim control of retail banking following the planned departure of segment head Rahul Rasal.

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PH leads push to scale up global loss and damage funding as demand far outstrips available aid

The Philippines is calling for a major increase in global financing under the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, after the first round of funding requests showed overwhelming need far outpacing what is currently available.

DOE advances nuclear energy framework; lays out rules, timelines and roles

The Department of Energy is moving forward with the proposed framework that will govern the Philippines’ first-ever nuclear power procurement, following the completion of initial consultations with stakeholders.

ERC issues new policies protecting power consumers 

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has rolled out three new policies to boost transparency, fairness, and savings for Filipino electricity consumers.

Aboitiz Foods, PH Army renew LAMP livelihood partnership

Aboitiz Foods via Pilmico Foods Corp. and the Philippine Army have renewed their joint Livelihood Assistance and Management Program (LAMP) for another five years.
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