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President Marcos picks Robert de Leon as budget chief

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Kim Robert De Leon as the new Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management, Malacañang announced Monday.
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Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map

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Singapore is no longer just a distant dot on Top Line Business Development Corp.’s growth chart. It has become a very literal marker of how far the company has travelled in 12 years, from a Visayas-based real estate developer to an emerging energy player now thinking in global supply routes.

Sunlight Air chooses precision over size aloft

PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups 

Tariffs rattle, AI thrives: Gruppo EMS builds ahead 

Aboitiz focus on industry, townships follow jobs

SteelAsia bets big on green steel

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Agriculture

Agriculture

Private traders’ high palay prices limit NFA purchases – DA 

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) said strong buying activity from private traders has pushed palay prices higher, limiting the National Food Authority’s (NFA) ability to buy rice stocks from farmers.

DA warns rice price cap violators of jail, fines

Scientists rush to protect global rice supplies 

PH launches $1B farm modernization program

SRA distributes P14.5-M farm equipment to sugar farmers

DA: Food imports only a last resort

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Corporate

MRSGI 1Q profit nearly doubles on strong food retail sales

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Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI), the retail company led by the Gaisano family, reported that its net income nearly doubled in the first quarter of the year to P25.84 million from P13.38 million a year earlier, driven mainly by strong performance in its food retail business.

Converge, Danao City partner to boost digital services

Beckham stars in Lenovo campaign promoting AI tech

Jollibee named among TIME’s  most influential companies

ABS-CBN 1 Q revenue falls amid weak ad spending

Asia United hits record profit, expands market

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Banking & Insurance

Banking & Insurance

EastWest launches pioneering employee PERA program bossting retirement savings

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East West Banking Corporation has launched a voluntary Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) contribution program for employees, allowing them to save and invest more conveniently through accredited PERA products.

Metrobank raises online time deposit rates to up to 5%

Asia United hits record profit, expands market

Security Bank announces two-day system maintenance, advices clients to prepare ahead

BPI app, online services crash on payday, users vent frustration

BPI pushes women’s financial literacy in Caloocan

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Markets

Peso near lows as markets turn defensive

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The Philippine peso is again nearing record lows as persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and strong US dollar demand continue to pressure local markets. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said the peso could retest historic weakness after falling 1.8% this week and approaching the April 30 intraday low of P61.75 against the dollar.

Blue chips signal medium-term PSEi opportunity 

PSEi faces volatility amid foreign selling pressure

PSEi range-bound amid global risks, weak peso

Peso slides, stocks stall as caution builds

Women entrepreneurs drive economy but need more support to scale

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Travel & Tourism

Travel fair banking on local wanderlust

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The Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) is returning in 2026 with a fresh pitch for a tourism industry that is not only bigger, but smarter, greener, and more inclusive. Apparently, even vacations now come with sustainability goals.

China’s spiciest cities showcase pandas and neon

 Chongqing emerging as key Philippines-China tourism hub

US funds study to expand Manila airport 

PH boosts India tourism ties with mega familiarization tour

Travel agencies urge clearer BIR tax rules

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Energy & Mining

Alsons to convert Sarangani diesel plant into solar facility 

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Alsons Consolidated Resources (ACR), through Alsons Power, will transform its 55-megawatt diesel power plant in Alabel, Sarangani into a 98.7-megawatt solar power facility as part of its renewable energy expansion.

Vena Group launched P24B  Ilocos solar projects

Marcos orders rapid fix for Luzon power grid

San Beda Alabang shifts to 100% renewable energy with ACEN RES deal

DENR set public scoping for P13.5-B Magat pumped-storage hydro project in Isabela and Ifugao

Fuel prices seen rising this week as global oil costs climb

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Transport & Logistics

NorthPort pushes terminal upgrade, boosts capacity

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NorthPort is making steady headway on its three-year terminal upgrade program,  advancing rehabilitation works to strengthen port infrastructure and support the Philippines’ growing trade demands.

Green GSM eyes 18,500 EVs for PH

Toyota Philippines drives growth through electrified vehicles

Cebu Pacific passenger traffic slips despite expanded flights

PITX fee suspension to save PUV operators over P5 million

ICTSI boosts South Africa reade, supply chains 

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Property

McDonald’s opens first store at Ascenda estate

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Ascenda, Ayala Land’s 204-hectare mixed-use estate in Toril, Davao City, has marked a key milestone in its development with the opening of McDonald’s Ascenda, the estate’s first commercial locator along the Maharlika Highway.

Rockwell Land Q1 profit surges on growth

Belle eyes Clark as next casino hub

Profriends, ABC push ahead Westwind expansion

MREIT sale fuels Megaworld township expansion

MREIT targets million-square-meter portfolio ahead of schedule  

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Environment

SteelAsia secures P1.25B loan for green expansion

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SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation has secured a P1.25-billion green loan from Taiwan-based Cathay United Bank, boosting the Philippine steelmaker’s low-carbon expansion plans and reinforcing regional sustainable finance momentum.

Wawa-Calawis project emerges as key defense vs Manila water crisis

Beached, bewildered, battling Philippine monsoons

DENR launches unified environmental crime enforcement rules

Community recycling drive in Palawan sets new record for GSMI program

Book on Philippine native trees highlights environmental legacy of Piki Lopez, advocates

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Communications & Technology

PLDT ready to face new satellite internet rivals in PH

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PLDT Inc. said it is prepared to compete against new satellite connectivity providers expected to enter the Philippine market this year, stressing that the company remains confident in the strength and reach of its existing network services.

TELUS Digital trims attrition amid AI expansion drive

TP ICAP op me new Philippine operations hub 

ManageEngine upgrades Log360 with AI-driven security automation

Globe supports Building Code update to boost digital connectivity

US envoy to push PH tech corridor

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Education, Health & Science

MSA-PH, OLPMC launch sleep study service in Cavite to tackle undiagnosed sleep apnea

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Medical Services of America (Philippines) Inc. (MSA-PH) has expanded its healthcare services with the launch of its first sleep study facility through a partnership with Our Lady of the Pillar Medical Center (OLPMC) in Imus, Cavite.

Australia backs new reproductive health clinic in Davao City

TGP franchisees turn business into community healthcare mission

PSAC backs PhilHealth reforms

Leaders gather to explore blockchain, digital governance in PH

Fortinet study: APAC firms struggle with AI cyber threats

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Senate power shift risks Estrada-style backlash

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The sudden leadership shake-up in the Senate ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Dutertel may yet prove a poisoned chalice—a glittering prize that offers control today but threatens political liability tomorrow.

A house divided: Lopez family rift tests corporate governance

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“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every house divided against itself will not stand.” In the Lopez corporate universe, the verse now reads less like scripture and more like a live governance case file—complete with injunctions, contested boardrooms, and competing versions of who nearly switched off the lights.

The Days Ahead

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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?

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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.
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