SMC backs Laguna flood-control drive
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has partnered with the provincial government of Laguna to expand its river cleanup and restoration program aimed at reducing flooding across the province.
Metro Manila office market finds new footing in Jan-Sep—Colliers
The Metro Manila office market has found its stride again, with net demand in the first nine months of 2025 already surpassing full-year forecasts—driven by strong leasing activity, fewer space surrenders, and a revived appetite for flexible work arrangements, according to property consultancy Colliers.
Foreign reserves rise to $109.7 billion in October
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) climbed to US$109.7 billion at the end of October 2025, up from US$109.1 billion in September, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
DA suspends Netherlands poultry imports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned the import of poultry products, including meat, eggs, and day-old chicks, from the Netherlands due to a recent bird flu outbreak.
DA optimistic as palay output surges in Q3
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday announced a positive growth outlook for the agriculture and fisheries sector in the third quarter of 2025, with production value rising by 2.8 percent year-on-year, based on official government data. This growth was largely driven by stronger rice and poultry production, which together accounted for about two-thirds of the sector’s output.
