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Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc., a major fiber internet provider, announced on Wednesday it has expanded its share buyback program with an additional P5 billion to boost shareholder value. The move was approved by the company’s board of directors. Chief financial officer Robert Leo Yu confirmed the extra funds will not disrupt daily operations or planned spending, including ongoing network expansion across the Visayas and Mindanao. He noted the decision reflects strong confidence in the firm’s worth and its ability to reward investors while maintaining heavy investments in national fiber infrastructure, supported by a solid financial position. Actual purchases will depend on market conditions and follow securities rules. Converge shares closed at P9.25 each on Wednesday.

Electricity consumers will see a small rise in transmission charges on their July 2026 bills, driven mainly by higher ancillary service fees, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced on Wednesday.

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) urged the government to accelerate mining permit efficiencies as Indonesia’s upcoming 2026 quota decisions highlight the global need for a more diversified critical minerals supply chain.

The Philippines is on track for a stronger second-quarter rice harvest but faces a slight decline in corn production, reflecting the diverging fortunes of the country's two staple crops as farmers contend with shifting weather conditions and varying field productivity.

The Department of Energy inaugurated Isla LPG Corporation’s new plant in Leganes, Iloilo, which is set to improve LPG supply security across Panay Island and Western Visayas.