The Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) and University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have formalized a partnership to combine research, innovation and agricultural expertise in support of smallholder farmers. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the two institutions will collaborate on farmer training, knowledge sharing, technology transfer and capacity building to lift productivity, strengthen farm enterprises and advance sustainable practices nationwide.
Modern medical equipment is vital to delivering quality healthcare, but its high cost remains a major barrier for many hospitals and care providers. To bridge this gap, Security Bank has partnered with healthcare procurement platform Dr. Bidder to offer streamlined financing options for equipment purchases, combining procurement and funding into a single, simpler process.
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has restored electricity to nearly all customers affected by service interruptions caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon, or Habagat, across its franchise area.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed more than 12 proposed geothermal projects are set to benefit from the Philippine Geothermal Resource De-Risking Facility (PGRDF), a ₱10.07-billion program designed to clear key barriers to renewable energy investment.
DMCI Project Developers Inc., the real estate arm of Consunji-led DMCI Holdings Inc., is rolling out its first socialized housing project to comply with national regulations requiring real estate developers to provide affordable homes for the public.
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza outlined the Bureau’s direction toward a tax administration that is fair, simple, predictable, and partnership-driven as he presented four commitments—Predictability, Simplicity, Fairness, and Partnership—supported by the BIR DARES reform and legacy agenda at the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Tax Forum 2026 on August 13, 2026.