Brewing billions as cafés reshape Philippine F&B
The Philippines’ café and bar scene is perking up fast, fueled by shifting lifestyles and sharper tastes. Growth is strongest where caffeine meets culture and everyday routines turn into experiences.
DA chief assures adequate food supply amid oil risks
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday sought to reassure the public that food supply remains stable, even as rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over costs.
Carelon Philippines jumps to 3rd best workplace
Carelon Global Solutions Philippines surged to third place in the 2026 Best Workplaces in the Philippines list by Great Place To Work, a sharp rise from ninth last year, underscoring its accelerating push to elevate employee experience and business capability.
NLEX toll rebates offered to help operators cope with fuel hikes
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) announced on Friday a temporary toll rebate program to help ease the impact of rising fuel costs on the transportation sector.
Spending pullback boosts January budget surplus
The National Government opened 2026 with a fiscal jolt, posting a P165.4-billion budget surplus in January—more than double the P68.4 billion recorded a year earlier—as steady revenues met sharply lower spending.
