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Jollibee named among TIME’s  most influential companies

Jollibee Group has been included in the inaugural TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list and ranked among the Top 10 Food & Drink companies worldwide, highlighting the Filipino fast-food giant’s growing global influence.

PH-UAE CEPA fuels AI, investment partnership surge

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates are ramping up economic and technology ties under their newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, and cross-border investments emerging as key pillars of cooperation.

Private traders’ high palay prices limit NFA purchases – DA 

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said strong buying activity from private traders has pushed palay prices higher, limiting the National Food Authority’s (NFA) ability to buy rice stocks from farmers.

Wawa-Calawis project emerges as key defense vs Manila water crisis

Manila Water in Monday said the Wawa-Calawis Water Supply System is becoming a major safeguard for water security in Metro Manila’s East Zone as climate change continues to put pressure on traditional water sources.

Philippine employers confront shocks at ECOP forum

Employers in the Philippines are preparing for an increasingly volatile business landscape as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, and rapid technological change converge, issues that are set to take center stage at the 47th National Conference of Employers (NCE47) of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines, opening May 20, 2026 at The Manila Hotel.

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Bank lending, liquidity rise in April: steady credit flow supports businesses and households 

Bank lending by universal and commercial banks climbed 11.4 percent in April 2026, picking up from the 10.7 percent growth seen in March.

GCash ditch SMS codes in major anti-fraud push

GCash will complete its transition from SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) to in-app authentication by June 22, marking a major cybersecurity upgrade aimed at protecting millions of users from phishing attacks and online fraud.

AmCham backs pork imports, seeks review of MAV rules

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has thrown its support behind the government's efforts to boost pork supply and curb rising food costs, while urging authorities to suspend and reassess newly issued import allocation guidelines that it says could disrupt established supply chains.

BOI Keeps Investment Lead Despite First-Quarter Slump 

The Board of Investments (BOI) retained its position as the country's top investment promotion agency in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for nearly half of all approved investments despite a sharp decline from the record levels posted a year earlier.
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