NFA taps rice mills to boost Mindanao palay output
The National Food Authority (NFA) has partnered with 15 rice mills in Soccsksargen under an emergency program to strengthen food security and free up warehouse space to buy palay from about 1,100 farmers in Central Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Tuesday.
PEZA eyes advanced manufacturing growth
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) underscored the critical role of advanced manufacturing sectors—particularly electronics, automotive, and die and mold industries—in driving investments, exports, and employment as it intensifies efforts to build a more resilient industrial ecosystem.
AEV wins ‘A-’ rating amid expansion push
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) has secured an “A-” foreign currency long-term issuer rating with a “Stable” outlook from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., reinforcing the conglomerate’s investment-grade standing as it accelerates expansion across power, banking, infrastructure, and consumer businesses.
DITO launches StreamZone data bundles with streaming perks nationwide
DITO Telecommunity has expanded its prepaid lifestyle offerings with DITO StreamZone, a new set of data packages made specifically for video streaming users across the Philippines.
SMC Tollways 1Q 2026 profit rises 7% on strong traffic, lower costs
SMC Tollways Corp. reported a 7 percent growth in net income for the first quarter of 2026, reaching P12.62 billion, up from P2.44 billion in the same period last year. Consolidated total revenue rose 4 percent to P5.66 billion, fueled by higher vehicle volume across all expressway networks.
