The Department of Agriculture (DA) is launching a full investigation into reports that allegedly smuggled vegetables are making their way into local markets, raising concerns about fair trade, farmer livelihoods, and food safety.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has officially kicked off the second phase of southbound EDSA rehabilitation, with operations resuming the evening of October 16, covering key stretches from Balintawak down to Monumento.
Island business chambers across the Visayas are being urged to lead destination marketing and turn regional connectivity into stronger local business opportunities, as the Visayas Island-Chambers Tourism Alliance (VITA) advances a Cebu-linked tourism strategy.
Demand for Apple’s new iPhone 18 lineup stays robust even amid economic headwinds and premium pricing, according to Globe Telecom Inc. “The demand is still there,” Jo Anne Pique, Globe’s postpaid business head, told reporters, noting financial pressures have not dampened interest in the latest models.
Southeast Asian business leaders are set to explore new trade, investment and tourism opportunities in the Philippines, as the country seeks to attract more regional capital and deepen its role in ASEAN’s increasingly interconnected economy.
The Philippines faces mounting risks to agricultural production, infrastructure and economic activity as coastal flooding intensifies, underscoring the need to integrate climate resilience into development planning and investment decisions, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia–Pacific Climate Report 2026.
Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), together with Vivant Energy Corporation and its subsidiary 1590 Energy Corporation, has upgraded electrical systems in three public elementary schools and provided library packages to 14 schools in Bauang South District, La Union, as part of efforts to improve learning environments and support literacy.
JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity in the Philippines.
The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.