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Marcos says Philippines ‘will not yield’ on West Philippine Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered one of the strongest foreign policy messages of his administration on Monday, declaring that the Philippines "will not yield" in defending its sovereignty and reaffirming the country's commitment to the landmark 2016 Arbitral Award on the West Philippine Sea.

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Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map

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.

Agriculture

PHilMech rolls out rice farm machines as government mechanization drive gains ground 

The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) has stepped up the government’s farm modernization efforts, delivering over 1,700 farm machines across the country in the first half of 2026 to boost the productivity, resilience and profitability of local rice farming.

Corporate

MREIT secures ₱27-B asset expansion deal

MREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., is set to execute its largest asset expansion to date with a ₱27-billion property-for-share swap.

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Markets

Peso weakness, stock volatility test Philippine markets ahead

The Philippine financial markets are entering another week with little room to breathe as the peso hovers near record lows and local stocks brace for another bout of volatility. 

Travel

SB19 turns global fame into Philippine tourism draw

There was a time when travel brochures did the heavy lifting. Today, a viral music video, a sold-out concert and an army of devoted fans can inspire plane tickets faster than any postcard ever could.
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Energy

Marcos pushes EPIRA overhaul to lower electricity costs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called for an immediate overhaul of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), making lower electricity prices a centerpiece of his energy agenda while betting on natural gas, hydrogen and nuclear power to strengthen the country's long-term energy security.

Transport & Communications

PCCI urges customs reforms to ease NAIA cargo bottlenecks 

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pushing a series of customs reforms to unclog cargo operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), warning that persistent delays threaten one of the country's biggest export engines—the semiconductor and electronics industry.
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Property

Big developers prioritize malls as retail thrives

The Philippines’ biggest property developers are placing greater emphasis on malls as retail continues to outperform other real estate segments, supported by resilient consumer spending and the appeal of stable recurring rental income.

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Technology

DICT launches AI toolkit for Bicol MSMEs under Magkasangga Program

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has introduced a set of artificial intelligence tools tailored to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bicol enhance their operations and competitiveness. Known as the MSME Digital Assistant, this collection of AI applications addresses key challenges commonly faced by small businesses, covering areas such as business planning, regulatory compliance, product pricing, document understanding, and digital marketing.

Health & Science

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Opinion

Pax Silica pits silicon dreams against sovereignty concerns

Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, was often portrayed carrying an olive branch. Ironically, her modern namesake has arrived carrying semiconductor blueprints, investment pledges—and a healthy dose of controversy.

Elon Musk learns trillion-dollar fortunes can wobble

Elon Musk has just misplaced about USD260 billion. Before anyone starts a crowdfunding campaign, though, he's still worth an estimated USD745 billion—comfortably enough to remain the world's richest person.

Trust ratings aren’t get-out-of-jail cards

If trust ratings could acquit public officials, we might as well save everyone the trouble.

VP Duterte impeachment keeps Senate cards hidden

Monday's biggest vote in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte turned out to be the one the public never saw.