Casiguran eyed as Philippines’ next pharma hub
Casiguran, Aurora may soon emerge as a strategic node in the Philippines’ pharmaceutical supply chain, as the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) and the Philippine Pharmaceutical Procurement Inc. (PPPI) begin exploring plans for a dedicated pharma investment hub.
T-Bill yields climb as rate cycle turns
Philippine Treasury bill yields moved higher at Monday’s auction, as markets adjusted to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ shift toward tighter monetary policy amid rising inflation risks.
Allies unite at dawn in Manila to honor fallen on Anzac Day 2026
A dawn ceremony marked Anzac Day 2026 at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where military personnel and diplomats from Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and partner nations gathered to honor fallen service members.
Grab Philippines launches P350M fuel support program for drivers, riders
Grab Philippines has introduced a P350 million fuel crisis support program to help drivers and delivery riders cope with rising fuel prices.
DA chief warns of “triple global shocks” hitting agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said global agriculture is under heavy pressure from a combination of climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and disease outbreaks, making it harder for governments to manage food systems.
