DA seeks P1B to buy corn, expand grain support by 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking an additional P500 million to P1 billion in funding to enable the National Food Authority (NFA) to begin procuring corn from local farmers, in line with a government plan to diversify grain support beyond rice starting in 2026.
WoWFi rollout fuels DITO’s broadband push
DITO Telecommunity Corp. is aiming to hit 2 million high-speed wireless broadband subscribers by 2026 on the back of the commercial rollout of its new fixed wireless access (FWA) service, DITO Home WoWFi. This underscores the company’s ambition to expand digital inclusion through next-generation connectivity.
U.S. Embassy strengthens provincial ties with Iloilo visit
As part of its ongoing efforts to expand engagement beyond Metro Manila, representatives from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines visited Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI)’s bottling plant in San Miguel, Iloilo, under the Embassy’s Provincial Engagement Program.
President Marcos urges SEC to fast-track reforms for capital market growth
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to streamline its regulatory processes, reduce transaction costs, and accelerate reforms to support the growth of the Philippine capital market, aligning with the goals of the newly enacted Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA).
Jollibee Group reports strong Q1 2025 growth after record year
The Jollibee Group continued its growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2025, reporting double-digit gains across key financial metrics, following a historic 2024 performance.
