The Philippine Competition Commission has warned rice importers against sharing sensitive trade information as it monitors compliance with the government’s temporary rice price cap, stressing that businesses must make independent market decisions to preserve fair competition.
Upson International Corp. improved retail productivity in 2025 despite ending the year with fewer stores, as stronger same-store sales and higher margins offset a network rationalization strategy, company president and chief executive officer Arlene Louisa Sy said.
Filinvest Land, Inc. said its mall business continued to strengthen in the first quarter, with leasing revenues climbing 17 percent year-on-year to P744 million as higher tenant occupancy and stronger consumer traffic boosted recurring income.
The Philippines is drawing renewed investment interest from Chinese companies involved in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, manufacturing and telecommunications infrastructure, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque.
The government is seeking to expand the P2-billion financing pool for a program helping public transport operators transition to electric vehicles (EVs), as demand grows among transport groups and delivery riders looking for cleaner and more cost-efficient mobility options.
The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO) has refused to join a weeklong “Rest Day” protest at Manila ports, warning that a halt in cargo movements could disrupt supply chains and hurt consumers.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) expects to exceed its P300-billion investment target this year, citing a pipeline of major projects in semiconductors, aviation, electronics and hyperscaler-related solutions.
Where I live, Thursday mornings are dedicated to the ritualistic pilgrimage to the local talipapa, a humble expedition to secure a week’s worth of sustenance for the household. Our modest needs are dictated less by appetite and more by the pragmatic demands of advancing age. Reaching for a favorite, I inquired about the price of a kilo of pompano—a fish that, not so long ago, went for a respectable ₱440.