Japanese electronics manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi Inc. is pouring another P25 billion into its Philippine operations, reinforcing the country's position in the global semiconductor supply chain and creating an estimated 3,000 new jobs.

The Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) confirmed that the 21,000 metric ton liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) procured by the government arrived last Saturday at the South Pacific Inc. Terminal in Calaca, Batangas, for storage at the CISC Industrial Park. Sourced from Enterprise Port in Texas, USA, and secured through Trafigura Pte. Ltd. last April 2026, the shipment contains equal parts propane and butane.

Gasoline and diesel prices are expected to decrease this week, according to an anonymous local fuel retailer. Based on the five-day average of global trading prices last week, gasoline could go down by P4 to P5 per liter, while diesel may drop significantly more, between P7.50 and P8.50 per liter. Kerosene prices, however, have no projected adjustment yet.

The Philippines has officially committed to take part in the International Horticultural Expo 2027 in Yokohama, Japan, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced.

Online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. anticipates solid performance for the second quarter, with stable operations and margin-boosting initiatives expected to deliver better results than the first three months of the year, even amid ongoing industry challenges.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has clarified that the San Jose del Monte (SJDM) Station is still part of the official MRT-7 route, putting to rest reports that only 13 stations would be built instead of the originally planned 14. This confirmation underscores the project’s full scope and commitment to serving both Quezon City and Bulacan commuters as designed.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is stepping up its war against smuggling, forging a stronger alliance with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to go beyond confiscating illegal goods and target the syndicates and financiers behind illicit trade operations.

With the 2028 presidential election still two years away, the latest Pulse Asia survey suggests that what once looked like a one-sided race may be shaping into a far more competitive contest.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. expects its 2026 revenue to grow 8 to 10 percent, driven by more residential and enterprise subscribers and plans to build one million new fiber ports. At its annual stockholders’ meeting, president Mary Grace Uy reported the firm earned ₱44.8 billion in 2025, up 10.2 percent year-on-year. In the first quarter of 2026, revenue rose 3.7 percent to ₱11.2 billion while net income reached ₱3.02 billion, with profit margins staying among the industry’s strongest despite growth falling slightly short of targets.