Aboitiz Equity Ventures is heading into 2026 with what it calls cautiously optimistic expectations, even as storm clouds gather over the broader economy.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the Aboitiz Group’s main investment arm, said it is continuing its long-term expansion and value-building plans for 2026, supported by a more diversified portfolio and a strong financial position.

The Department of Energy on Monday (DOE) announced mixed fuel price changes this week, with gasoline prices rising slightly while diesel and kerosene will see significant cuts.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is aiming to secure between US$300 million and US$500 million in loans next year to develop the country’s bamboo industry, according to spokesperson Arnel De Mesa.

Nestlé Philippines is accelerating its net-zero ambitions with the launch of a biomass boiler facility at its Cabuyao, Laguna dairy plant, reinforcing a strategy that frames sustainability as a competitive lever rather than a compliance obligation.

Manulife Philippines has appointed Joy Ann Concepcion as its new chief marketing officer, effective Monday.

En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corp., the Philippines’ Toyota-endorsed end-of-life vehicle (ELV) facility, is ramping up its ability to handle electrified vehicles (xEVs) after completing specialized training in high-voltage battery dismantling.

Casiguran, Aurora may soon emerge as a strategic node in the Philippines’ pharmaceutical supply chain, as the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) and the Philippine Pharmaceutical Procurement Inc. (PPPI) begin exploring plans for a dedicated pharma investment hub.

Philippine Treasury bill yields moved higher at Monday’s auction, as markets adjusted to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ shift toward tighter monetary policy amid rising inflation risks.