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Heirloom seeds offer old-school resilience for farmers
In agriculture, the future may sometimes look surprisingly like the past. And some of the Philippines’ best climate insurance may be sitting quietly in an heirloom seed.
PAL 1H 2026 revenue up 5.9% but fuel cost surge drives net loss
Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported a 5.9 percent rise in first-half 2026 earnings, though a steep jump in fuel expenses pushed the country’s flag carrier to a net loss for the period.
Metrobank adds new safeguards as digital scams evolve
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. is strengthening its digital banking defenses with new security features designed to give customers greater control over their money as fraudsters become more adept at exploiting stolen credentials and human error.
US, Japan, Philippines court investors for Luzon corridor
The US, the Philippines, and Japan will bring investors together in Manila in September as they seek to turn the Luzon Economic Corridor into a bigger magnet for private capital and strategic infrastructure projects.
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures posts 12% 1H 2026 sales growth amid headwinds
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures (PSE:PIZZA | SPAVI) recorded 12 percent year-on-year growth in system-wide sales to ₱13.0 billion for the first half of 2026, with consolidated revenues up 9 percent to ₱8.2 billion. Performance faced pressure from inflation and reduced consumer spending, with second-quarter same-store sales dipping one percent year-on-year though rising 4 percent sequentially.
URC launches Malvar mega plant on its 70th year
Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has inaugurated its Malvar Mega Plant in Batangas, a major step in its growth strategy and a commitment to stronger Philippine manufacturing, as the company marks its 70th anniversary.
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Heirloom seeds offer old-school resilience for farmers
In agriculture, the future may sometimes look surprisingly like the past. And some of the Philippines’ best climate insurance may be sitting quietly in an heirloom seed.
PAL 1H 2026 revenue up 5.9% but fuel cost surge drives net loss
Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported a 5.9 percent rise in first-half 2026 earnings, though a steep jump in fuel expenses pushed the country’s flag carrier to a net loss for the period.
Metrobank adds new safeguards as digital scams evolve
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. is strengthening its digital banking defenses with new security features designed to give customers greater control over their money as fraudsters become more adept at exploiting stolen credentials and human error.
US, Japan, Philippines court investors for Luzon corridor
The US, the Philippines, and Japan will bring investors together in Manila in September as they seek to turn the Luzon Economic Corridor into a bigger magnet for private capital and strategic infrastructure projects.
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Heirloom seeds offer old-school resilience for farmers
In agriculture, the future may sometimes look surprisingly like the past. And some of the Philippines’ best climate insurance may be sitting quietly in an heirloom seed.
PAL 1H 2026 revenue up 5.9% but fuel cost surge drives net loss
Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported a 5.9 percent rise in first-half 2026 earnings, though a steep jump in fuel expenses pushed the country’s flag carrier to a net loss for the period.
Metrobank adds new safeguards as digital scams evolve
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. is strengthening its digital banking defenses with new security features designed to give customers greater control over their money as fraudsters become more adept at exploiting stolen credentials and human error.
US, Japan, Philippines court investors for Luzon corridor
The US, the Philippines, and Japan will bring investors together in Manila in September as they seek to turn the Luzon Economic Corridor into a bigger magnet for private capital and strategic infrastructure projects.
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures posts 12% 1H 2026 sales growth amid headwinds
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures (PSE:PIZZA | SPAVI) recorded 12 percent year-on-year growth in system-wide sales to ₱13.0 billion for the first half of 2026, with consolidated revenues up 9 percent to ₱8.2 billion. Performance faced pressure from inflation and reduced consumer spending, with second-quarter same-store sales dipping one percent year-on-year though rising 4 percent sequentially.
URC launches Malvar mega plant on its 70th year
Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has inaugurated its Malvar Mega Plant in Batangas, a major step in its growth strategy and a commitment to stronger Philippine manufacturing, as the company marks its 70th anniversary.
SM: Sustainability is sound business strategy, not just social responsibility
For years, many businesses have treated sustainability as separate from core operations. SM Investments takes a different view: sustainable practices are simply smart business decisions.
Converge ICT enterprise segment grows 15.1% to P3.9 billion in first half 2026
Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) reported strong momentum in its Enterprise business for the first half of 2026, with segment revenues rising 15.1 percent year-on-year to more than P3.9 billion, as more private firms and government agencies move to digitize their operations.
Tanduay offers exclusive Golden State Warriors merchandise, signed items in month-long promo
Filipino fans can now take home official Golden State Warriors items when they buy at least ₱1,500 worth of Tanduay products through its official online store at www.shots.ph.
Visa, UMSI launch U Accept to ease digital payments for MSMEs
Global digital payments leader Visa has partnered with USSC Money Services, Inc. (UMSI) to roll out U Accept, a new solution that lets Philippine micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) take contactless card payments directly from eligible smartphones.