AI transforms retail but fundamentals still drive growth
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Philippine retail, but technology alone will not determine which businesses succeed, according to venture capital firm Kickstart Ventures, which says disciplined execution and sound business fundamentals remain the strongest drivers of sustainable growth.
Tech sector gears up as AI and cloud demand drives surge in data center infra
The local digital infrastructure is undergoing a major expansion to keep pace with high-density computing demands and strict data residency policies.
CREC solar project aims to lower Pampanga power bills
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) and Pampanga I Electric Cooperative (PELCO I) have begun construction of a 41-megawatt-peak embedded solar facility with battery storage, a project that could help reduce electricity costs and system losses while strengthening energy security in Pampanga.
Century Pacific Food posts 15% revenue growth in first half 2026
Century Pacific Food, Inc. (PSE:CNPF), one of the Philippines’ leading food companies, has reported unaudited financial results for the first six months of 2026, sustaining growth despite challenging market conditions.
Growth slows to 2.3% in second quarter, marking weakest pace in 17 years
The economy recorded a 2.3 percent expansion in the second quarter this year, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The performance fell short of market expectations, slowing from the 2.8 percent growth recorded in the first quarter of the year. Excluding the severe disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this represents the softest quarterly growth since the fourth quarter of 2009.
