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Philippine private sector leaders have formalized a strategic digital alliance aimed at fast-tracking transformation efforts and strengthening the country’s readiness to host the 2026 ASEAN Summit.

The Philippine fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is set to cool in 2026, with growth projected at 3–4 percent, down from 5.2 percent in 2025, according to the 2026 FMCG Outlook by Worldpanel by Numerator in the Philippines.

Seventy-five years after a modest start in Manila, LBC Express is marking a milestone that mirrors the evolution of Filipino commerce and migration itself.

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) reported a 38 percent increase in net income to P39.1 billion in 2025, up from P28.23 billion a year earlier, largely driven by gains from the sale of Alabang Town Center (ATC) and steady expansion of its leasing and hospitality businesses.

Jollibee Foods Corporation’s subsidiary, Jolli‑K Co., Ltd., will fully acquire All Day Fresh Co., Ltd., the operator of South Korea’s top hot pot brand, Shabu All Day, in a deal valued at around US$87 million.