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Nickel Asia unit secures P9.36B loan for Leyte solar project

A renewable energy unit of Nickel Asia Corporation has secured ₱9.36 billion in financing for a solar power project in Leyte.

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Sunlight Air chooses precision over size aloft

In an aviation industry often driven by scale and speed, Sunlight Air is taking a more measured route. The boutique carrier is building its business around efficiency, discipline, and destination depth, convinced that smarter operations can deliver both commercial returns and environmental gains.

Agriculture

DA sets up Food Security Task Force to counter global supply threats

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will formally launch a Food Security Task Force on Monday, April 6, in a decisive move to shield the country’s food supply from the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Corporate

SEC warns public against Zild Telecom Repair Services investment scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against dealing with Zild Telecommunication Repair Services that it said is targets mostly overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

Banking & Insurance

Bank of Commerce posts record profit, ROE at 16-year high

Bank of Commerce, an affiliate of San Miguel Corporation, continued its strong post-IPO trajectory in 2025, posting record financial metrics since its 2022 listing. 
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Markets

IPOPHL expands anti-counterfeit drive to online markets

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is intensifying its campaign against counterfeit goods, broadening enforcement to digital platforms and local communities as it pursues a “zero counterfeit” goal.

Travel

Philippine Airlines posts strong profitability in 2025

Philippine Airlines maintained solid profitability in 2025, reporting a net income of USD 160.4 million despite a more challenging global aviation environment.
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Energy

Senator Gatchalian pushes zero-interest EV loans, incentives

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday pushed a new package of non-fiscal incentives, including zero-interest loans, to accelerate the country’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs), citing risks from heavy dependence on Middle East oil.

Transport & Communications

Gov’t pushes green aviation: CAAP accelerates shift to sustainable fuel

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is stepping up efforts to adopt sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its push to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector.
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Property

Ayala Land approves P10B share buyback

Ayala Land Inc., the property development arm of the Ayala Group, said its Executive Committee has approved a share buyback program of up to P10.0 billion, signaling confidence in its long-term value while providing near-term support to its stock.

Environment

Nestlé Philippines accelerates plastic waste recovery, packaging efforts

Nestlé Philippines is stepping up efforts to tackle plastic waste, expanding recovery programs and advancing packaging innovations as it seeks to balance product accessibility with environmental responsibility.
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Technology

Nanucell powers nationwide expansion with major PLDT Enterprise digital deal

Health and wellness distribution platform Nanucell Inc. has partnered with PLDT Enterprise, along with ePLDT and Multisys Technologies Corporation, to upgrade its digital infrastructure as it expands its operations nationwide.

Health & Science

St. Luke’s Quezon City adds advanced surgical imaging system 

St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City has introduced the O-arm® Surgical Imaging System, a new technology designed to improve accuracy in orthopedic and spine surgeries.
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Opinion

The Days Ahead

Several things have changed over the past month. The global economy is now poised to face another severe slowdown and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict. While the impact on countries may differ in magnitude, the oil supply shock will squeeze economic activity and raise prices significantly.

Fuel crisis or policy gap?

Airline executives were caught off guard when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that Philippine carriers may be forced to cut flights—or even ground planes—due to a possible jet fuel shortage tied to the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Choked Hormuz puts global food supply at risk

Food, not fuel, may prove the first and most immediate casualty of the Middle East conflict as disruption grips the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane with an outsized role in feeding the world.

Eala storms toward WTA’s elite circle

The desert—both in Dubai and Indian Wells—has been kind to Alex Eala.