Food poverty falls sharply as gov’t expands rice program
Food poverty in the Philippines dropped significantly in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven largely by expanded rice subsidies and higher government spending on farm infrastructure, according to the latest OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa survey.
Zen LifeSciences investing P1.2B in Tarlac
Zen LifeSciences Inc. is making a major P1.2-billion investment in local pharmaceutical manufacturing, announcing plans to build a state-of-the-art production facility at the Luisita Industrial Park–Special Economic Zone in Tarlac.
DTI hails price freeze on essential goods
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said prices of most basic necessities remain steady, with manufacturers absorbing higher costs to protect consumers.
Jollibee unit delivers strong sales growth in Korea
Compose Coffee, one of South Korea’s fastest-growing coffee chains and part of the Jollibee Group, continues to post strong commercial performance, reinforcing its role as a key growth platform in the Group’s international portfolio.
Visa, RCBC partner to expand debit payments nationwide
Visa has signed a new debit partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), a move that significantly expands access to digital payments for RCBC customers in the Philippines. Under the agreement, RCBC will issue Visa debit cards, allowing customers to pay at millions of Visa-accepted merchant locations worldwide, both in stores and online.
