Ayala Land HR awards spotlight people strategy
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) emerged as the overall top-performing organization at the 5th HR Excellence Awards Philippines, taking home six Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze award, the highest tally among 64 participating organizations.
Keepers net income rises 7.2% in H1
The Keepers Holdings Inc., the Lucio Co-led liquor distributor, posted a 7.2 percent increase in net income to P1.74 billion in the first half of 2026, as stronger sales of imported brandy and spirits helped offset a relatively modest rise in overall revenue.
Pamarawan turns nature into a flood defense
On a small island in North Manila Bay, nature was recruited to fight rising water, and the experiment had been showing that flood protection did not always have to come wrapped in concrete.
Nestlé seeks evidence before higher sugar taxes
Nestlé Philippines is urging the government to take a data-driven, consultative approach to any increase in the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, arguing that higher levies should be judged by whether they actually improve Filipinos’ health.
Philippine ube finds sweeter market in Japan
Philippine ube is making a deeper mark in Japan, where its vivid purple color and distinctive flavor are turning the humble root crop into an increasingly versatile ingredient for chefs, cafés, and food makers.
