Soybean meal imports to rise on strong feed demand — USDA
The Philippines is expected to import 3.35 million metric tons (MT) of soybean meal (SBM) in marketing year (MY) 2025-2026, a 3.1 percent increase from the previous year’s 3.25 million MT, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Manila.
Regulators probe PAL flight diversion, demand passenger compensation
Transportation secretary Vince Dizon has ordered an investigation into the emergency diversion of Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight PR102 to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, directing aviation regulators to hold the flag carrier accountable and ensure full compensation for affected passengers.
RFM Corp. reports double-digit profit growth
RFM Corp., the Concepcion family-led food and beverage conglomerate, reported a 12 percent rise in net income to P1.4 billion in 2024, up from P1.26 billion the previous year, on the back of steady revenue growth and strong performance in key product segments.
Undersecretary’s services terminated effective immediately
Malacañang on Thursday abruptly terminated the services of Jeffrey Ian G. Dy as undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in a move signaling a swift policy reset under the department’s new leadership.
Pru Life UK scales Islamic education program, advance takaful strategy
Pru Life UK is significantly expanding its Adopt-a-Madrasah initiative in Mindanao, strengthening its market position and commercial strategy as the country's first licensed takaful operator.
