Economy
MBC pushes farm reforms, market access
The Makati Business Club is ramping up efforts to strengthen the country’s agriculture value chain, with plans to boost logistics, expand cold storage, and roll out price transparency measures to improve farmers’ incomes.
Nestlé stays optimistic amid global uncertainty
Food and beverage giant Nestlé Philippines is staying cautiously optimistic this year, even as geopolitical tensions threaten supply chains and drive up key commodity prices.
Philippine growth outlook rosier but risks loom, DLSU
The Philippine economy may finally find firmer footing in 2026—but the path to recovery could still be fragile.
Philippines races to wrap key trade deals by mid-2026
The Philippines is accelerating negotiations for several free trade agreements (FTAs), with officials aiming to conclude key deals by mid-2026 to widen market access for local exporters.
DTI warns vs hoarding, profiteering amid crisis
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Saturday warned retailers against hoarding essential goods and engaging in profiteering, saying such illegal practices will not be tolerated as global tensions threaten to drive up oil prices and logistics costs.
