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PH finance stable but Middle East tensions, debt, rates are critical watchpoints – FSCC

The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) confirmed on Monday that the Philippine banking system is stable and resilient, even as it flagged major risks that could directly affect businesses and households.

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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

NFA taps rice mills to boost Mindanao palay output

The National Food Authority (NFA) has partnered with 15 rice mills in Soccsksargen under an emergency program to strengthen food security and free up warehouse space to buy palay from about 1,100 farmers in Central Mindanao, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Tuesday.

Corporate

Aboitiz Equity secures  ‘A-’ rating From JCR, cites strong portfolio and resilient earnings

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) has earned an “A-” long-term foreign currency issuer rating with a Stable outlook from the Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR). This confirms the company’s investment-grade standing and underscores the strength of its diverse businesses, careful spending strategy, and steady earnings.

Banking & Insurance

Security Bank names JD Yap as new CFO

Security Bank Corp. has appointed executive vice president John David “JD” Yap as its new chief financial officer (CFO), starting June 13, 2026. He takes over from senior vice president Allen Reyes, who will leave the bank on June 12 to pursue other career opportunities.
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Markets

Inflation jitters weigh on Philippine peso, stocks

The peso and Philippine equities continued to face mounting pressure as investors grappled with persistent inflation concerns, global market volatility, and cautious sentiment over the domestic outlook.

Travel

Customs fast-tracks digital shift in air cargo

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is ramping up the rollout of the Electronic Airway Bill (e-AWB) under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, signaling a more aggressive push to digitize export processing and modernize the country’s trade infrastructure.
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Energy

ERC proposes key reforms to address PH power sector challenges

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is pushing for critical updates to Philippine power market rules and systems, aiming to fix current gaps and adapt to modern energy needs. The proposed changes carry major policy weight, as they seek to make power supply more reliable, affordable, and responsive to changing conditions.

Transport & Communications

Philippine logistics sector eyes $21.6-B expansion

The Philippines’ freight and logistics industry is poised for sustained growth through 2031, fueled by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, infrastructure investments, and rising demand for faster and more specialized delivery services, according to research firm Mordor Intelligence.
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Property

Ayala Malls reimagines spaces for work, community

Ayala Malls is repositioning its malls as multi-use community hubs with the launch of Our Common Place, an initiative that transforms retail environments into flexible spaces for work, rest, connection, and social support.

Environment

Tree removing permits come with heavy rehabilitation requirements – DENR

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Monday it understands public concerns over tree cutting, including issues at Quirino Avenue and the Berong Nickel Project in Palawan. It said the policy is clear: no tree may be removed without legal basis, environmental safeguards, and mandatory long‑term rehabilitation plans.
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Technology

Globe launches new connectivity solutions to ease cost pressures for consumers, businesses 

Globe Telecom Inc. introduced a wide range of mobile, home, and enterprise solutions on Tuesday, designed to help Filipinos cope with economic challenges and rising expenses.

Health & Science

Storms getting stronger, cities becoming sitting ducks

A new climate study warns that some cities are basically “sitting ducks” for record-breaking rainfall, and the Philippines is high on the danger list.
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Opinion

Senate descends to institutional absurdity

If anyone still believed the Philippine Senate had reached rock bottom, the May 25 session suggested there was, in fact, a trapdoor beneath the floor.

Senate power shift risks Estrada-style backlash

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

“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

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.