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Asian Eye Institute expands Trinoma branch with new surgical suite

The Asian Eye Institute has announced the expansion of its branch at TriNoma, introducing a larger and upgraded facility aimed at improving access to eye care services for patients in Quezon City, Northern Metro Manila, and nearby areas.

From submariner to CEO: Reggie Cariaso leads RCBC into its next era

Appointed as president and chief executive officer of the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation effective July 1, 2025, Reginald Anthony “Reggie” Cariaso leads one of the country's largest universal banks at a time of rapid digital transformation.

Choked Hormuz puts global food supply at risk

Food, not fuel, may prove the first and most immediate casualty of the Middle East conflict as disruption grips the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane with an outsized role in feeding the world.

Brewing billions as cafés reshape Philippine F&B 

The Philippines’ café and bar scene is perking up fast, fueled by shifting lifestyles and sharper tastes. Growth is strongest where caffeine meets culture and everyday routines turn into experiences.

DA chief assures adequate food supply amid oil risks

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday sought to reassure the public that food supply remains stable, even as rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over costs.

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Meycauayan River microbes ‘eat’ plastic, may hold cancer cure

In a place most people would avoid, science has found unlikely heroes.

FAO chief visits PH, eyes stronger agriculture partnership

The Philippines is seeking closer cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) following the first official visit of its Director-General, Qu Dongyu, to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

DA-BFAR continues fuel aid for fisherfolk amid rising oil prices

The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) said it will continue providing fuel assistance to fisherfolk nationwide as global oil prices rise.

House backs Bicol Ecozone as 5th hub

The House of Representatives has endorsed a resolution pushing for the proclamation of the proposed Bicol Ecozone in Pantao, Libon, Albay as the fifth public economic zone under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), signaling a major step toward boosting trade along the country’s eastern seaboard.
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