The Philippine fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is set to cool in 2026, with growth projected at 3–4 percent, down from 5.2 percent in 2025, according to the 2026 FMCG Outlook by Worldpanel by Numerator in the Philippines.

Seventy-five years after a modest start in Manila, LBC Express is marking a milestone that mirrors the evolution of Filipino commerce and migration itself.

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) reported a 38 percent increase in net income to P39.1 billion in 2025, up from P28.23 billion a year earlier, largely driven by gains from the sale of Alabang Town Center (ATC) and steady expansion of its leasing and hospitality businesses.

Jollibee Foods Corporation’s subsidiary, Jolli‑K Co., Ltd., will fully acquire All Day Fresh Co., Ltd., the operator of South Korea’s top hot pot brand, Shabu All Day, in a deal valued at around US$87 million.

Security Bank reported higher customer satisfaction in 2025 after streamlining key services and expanding digital options.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has awarded the SM Group for its strong support of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program aimed at cutting plastic waste.

MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has expanded its partnership with Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Inc. by enrolling four more ice plants under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the completion of the Udalo Bridge along the Abra De Ilog-Puerto Galera Road, a key missing link of the Mindoro Circumferential Road that has been stalled for over three years.

Canadian organizations partnered with local stakeholders in Manila for a week of entrepreneurship activities, highlighting growing collaboration between APF Canada and Kickstart Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of a leading Southeast Asian telecom company. The events aimed to connect Philippine startups with international investors and partners while promoting sustainable business solutions.