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Allianz PNB Life nearly doubles first-half new business

Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) nearly doubled new business in the first half of 2026, lifting the insurer to third place in the Philippine life insurance industry as it marked its 10th year of operations.

Philippine egg producers unite to grow cage-free market 

Philippine egg producers are joining forces to build the country’s emerging cage-free market, forming the first industry association focused on production as demand grows from hospitality, foodservice, and corporate buyers.

Philippine coconut exports surge 34% to $3.6B 

The Philippine coconut industry is emerging as a major export growth driver, with shipments surging 34 percent to USD3.6 billion in 2025 as the government seeks to capture more global demand for higher-value coconut products.

BSP makes preemptive quarter-point rate hike on inflation risks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday delivered a preemptive 25-basis-point rate hike and left the door open to further tightening as stubborn inflationary pressures threaten to keep prices above the central bank’s target range.

Marcos backs DA, DOST drive to modernize PH egg industry

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  on Thursday threw his support behind efforts to modernize the country’s egg industry during a visit to the P300-million processing facility of the Batangas Egg Producers Multipurpose Cooperative (BEPCO) here, accompanied by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.

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UP study backs Maharlika fund for chip industry

A University of the Philippines study is urging the government to consider using the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) to finance a dedicated semiconductor development fund that could help the Philippines move into higher-value segments of the global chip industry.

DTI targets CARS arrears settlement before EVIS rollout

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is targeting the settlement of outstanding incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program within the year before fully rolling out a new generation of automotive incentives, including the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS).

CREBA urges housing reforms without hurting supply

The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA) is pushing for housing reforms that protect buyers while keeping homebuilding commercially viable, warning that excessive regulation and tax uncertainty could ultimately squeeze housing supply.

CHERRY strengthens IP protection as electronics business expands

CHERRY is tightening the protection of its intellectual property as the homegrown electronics brand expands beyond mobile phones into smart home devices and other consumer technologies sold increasingly through e-commerce.
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