Shares of Levi Strauss & Co. surged Thursday after the denim giant raised its full-year outlook, buoyed by strong global demand and accelerating direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales—even as fresh U.S. tariffs loom.
Agricultural stakeholders are sounding the alarm over the looming imposition of a 20 percent tariff on exports to the United States, urging the government to adopt a strategic and cautious approach amid fears of disproportionate trade concessions and domestic market disruptions.
The Ayala Group has launched its 2025 Summer Internship Program (AGSIP), welcoming 100 students from 20 schools across the Philippines, the UK, the US, and Canada for a six-week immersion designed to equip them with real-world experience and instill a values-driven approach to leadership.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has scheduled a public scoping on 23 July 2025 for the proposed 13.5 MW expansion of the Palinpinon 1 geothermal plant in Valencia, Negros Oriental.
Southstar Drug has reached a major milestone, opening its 700th branch at UP Diliman as it marks its 88th year of service—underscoring a quiet but impactful journey from a single pharmacy in Bicol to a national network championing accessible healthcare.
Globe is continuing its efforts to support communities impacted by Typhoon Opong, focusing on restoring connectivity in South Luzon and the Visayas. The company has deployed its network and relief teams to aid in the recovery, with restoration work progressing across 29 affected provinces—14 in South Luzon and 15 in the Visayas.
Globe Telecom Inc. is set to accelerate its expansion of mobile cell towers in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) this year, in a bid to meet the growing demand for broadband connectivity.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced plans to expedite repair efforts at Masbate Airport after Typhoon Opong left significant structural damage, with estimated costs ranging from P10 to P15 million.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed all regional offices of the Department of Agriculture (DA), along with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC), to fast-track damage verification and loss assessment in areas affected by recent tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon (Habagat). The goal is to speed up the distribution of assistance to thousands of affected farmers and fisherfolk.