At the recent Cybersecurity Summit in Vietnam, experts emphasized the increasing vulnerability of both businesses and households to digital threats. Key findings underscored the need for comprehensive protection strategies as cyberattacks grow more sophisticated.
Manila Water Co., Inc. posted a 15 percent increase in net income for the first half of 2025, reaching nearly ₱8 billion, underscoring sustained operational gains and robust top line growth in both its East Zone and nationwide businesses.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) reported a strong financial rebound in the second quarter of 2025, offsetting a subdued start to the year and highlighting the strength and adaptability of its diversified business portfolio.
The FAO Food Price Index rose by 1.6 percent in July to an average of 130.1 points, driven primarily by surging global prices of meat and vegetable oils, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Despite the monthly increase, the index remains 18.8 percent below its record high in March 2022, but 7.6 percent higher than in July 2024.
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has lifted the trading suspension on the shares of Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG), effective 11:30 today, Friday, marking a significant milestone in the company’s corporate turnaround and strategic repositioning under new ownership and leadership.
The country’s gross international reserves increased to US$112.5 billion as of end-January 2026, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing a strong external buffer at a time when the local currency has shown some weakness against the US dollar.
A proposal to move empty containers off-dock could relieve pressure at the Manila International Container Port, with the United Port Users Confederation of the Philippines urging the Bureau of Customs to redirect haulers to private depots.
The Philippine government has signed an agreement with the United States aimed at developing the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector, a move seen as key to transforming the Philippines into a regional minerals processing hub.
Australia and the Philippines have reinforced maritime cooperation by reaffirming the mutual recognition of seafarer certificates, a move expected to ease administrative barriers and improve shipping efficiency between the two nations, the Australian Embassy in Manila said.