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PLDT flags material weakness in financial controls

PLDT Inc. said it has identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, after a reassessment of deficiencies tied to the accounting of certain structured hedge arrangements.

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Vivant Water sees 2026 as launchpad for bigger growth 

Vivant Water is treating 2026 as a pivotal year as it moves from building its presence across the water industry to scaling operations, investments, and its project pipeline.

Agriculture

Gov’t launches farm livelihood program reintegrating former rebels, linking peace to suatainable agriculture

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) are jointly rolling out a farm-centered livelihood initiative designed to turn former communist rebels and Moro separatist fighters into productive farmers, with high-value crops pili and ube leading the proposed enterprise options.

Corporate

Prime Media adds two legal experts as directors

Prime Media Holdings Inc. has elected two seasoned lawyers as independent directors, strengthening its board with expertise in governance, constitutional law, litigation, and public policy.

Banking & Insurance

ING signals financial strength with $1.75 billion debt redemption strategy

Global financial institution ING has formally announced plans to redeem two series of outstanding SEC-registered debt instruments totaling $1.75 billion on their designated contractual call date of September 11, 2026.
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Markets

Peso, stocks brace for volatility as rate bets fade

Philippine markets may stay on edge as investors juggle Middle East risks, oil prices and the next move by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, but fading rate-hike bets are giving both the peso and stocks some breathing room.

Travel

18th Regional Travel Fair showcases BARMM tourism in Cotabato City

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is bringing the 18th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) to Cotabato City for theee days at the Alnor Hotel and Convention Center. The second edition of the annual event, lasting until thia Sunday, places the spotlight on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as the region enters a more intentional phase of growth, linking destination promotion directly to improved market access for local businesses and communities.
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Energy

DOE works with BARMM MENRE to boost regional energy sector 

The Department of Energy (DOE) is partnering closely with the BARMM Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) to strengthen energy security, expand access, and develop local resources.

Transport & Communications

K-Logistikus opens Bicol hub to speed deliveries

K-Logistikus Philippines is expanding in Bicol with a new crossdock hub in Tabaco City, Albay, as demand grows for faster and more reliable regional distribution.
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Property

Rockwell Land profit surges 46% on property growth

Rockwell Land Corp. delivered a stronger first half in 2026 as robust residential sales and an expanding commercial business pushed revenue and profit sharply higher, while also allowing the property developer to raise its dividend to a record level.

Environment

Citizen science turns Pasig River plastic into data

The Pasig River has long been a poster child for Metro Manila’s plastic problem. Now, scientists are asking residents to become part of the solution, one wrapper, bottle, and sachet at a time.
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Technology

OpenAI sees Philippines as key AI growth hub

OpenAI sees the Philippines emerging as a major artificial intelligence (AI) deployment hub in Southeast Asia, banking on strong ChatGPT adoption, a deep pool of digital talent, and growing business interest in putting AI to work.

Health & Science

InLife moves to close Filipinos’ healthcare gap

Rising medical costs are putting more Filipinos at risk of a healthcare funding crunch, prompting Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd. (InLife) to expand its health insurance offering for families seeking broader financial protection.
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Opinion

EDSA puts Dizon to the test

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon spent much of the past year cultivating the image of a no-nonsense reformer determined to clean up one of government’s most corruption-tainted agencies.

Lawyers still owe decency in impeachment trial

Impeachment may be political. It may be bruising, theatrical, and occasionally combustible. But it is still a legal proceeding, and lawyers do not get a temporary exemption from good manners simply because the stakes are high.

When the cleanup starts costing growth

Even the best intentions can backfire.

Alex Eala’s sweetest revenge spoke louder than cheers

Some victories earn ranking points. Others settle unfinished conversations. Alex Eala's...