Petron faces crude gap despite Russian supply
Petron Corp., the oil company of San Miguel Corp., is grappling with a crude supply deficit despite emergency imports from Russia, highlighting the fragility of the Philippines’ fuel security amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Avocadoria expands abroad, enters Thailand market
Filipino dessert brand Avocadoria has stepped up its international push, opening its first outlet in Thailand and marking its third overseas market after Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. The expansion signals growing traction for homegrown food concepts abroad.
Romanian firms explore Philippine ventures across sectors
Romanian companies are increasingly eyeing the Philippines as a strategic investment and sourcing destination, following the inaugural Philippine Economic and Business Briefing held in Bucharest on March 17, 2026, according to the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC).
APECO eyes 2027 airport launch, bids soon
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is accelerating preparations to operationalize its airport, with key infrastructure projects set for bidding in the coming months as it targets the start of commercial flights by the second quarter of 2027.
Volatility to persist as PSEi tests support
Philippine financial markets are expected to remain fragile this week, with investors bracing for continued volatility as risk aversion dominates sentiment and the benchmark index struggles to regain footing above key levels.
