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T-Bill yields climb as rate cycle turns

Philippine Treasury bill yields moved higher at Monday’s auction, as markets adjusted to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ shift toward tighter monetary policy amid rising inflation risks.

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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

DA seeks up to $500M loan to boost PH bamboo industry

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is aiming to secure between US$300 million and US$500 million in loans next year to develop the country’s bamboo industry, according to spokesperson Arnel De Mesa.

Corporate

Belle earnings rise on gaming, real estate gains

Belle Corp., the leisure and gaming arm of the Sy Group, posted a consolidated net income of P524 million for the first quarter of 2026, up 13 percent from P462 million a year earlier, driven by steady gains across its gaming and property businesses.

Banking & Insurance

BSP chief faces complaint over alleged bank data leak

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Monday it has taken note of reports about a complaint to be filed against BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr., but noted that he has yet to receive a copy and will respond through the proper legal forum once it is served. The BSP also stressed that central bank and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) will continue carrying out their mandates in accordance with the law, guided by independence, professionalism, and due process.
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Markets

Peso slides, stocks stall as caution builds

Philippine financial markets are in a consolidation phase, with the peso and equities under pressure as tighter monetary conditions and inflation concerns weigh on sentiment.

Travel

Community-based tourism program highlights deeper Bohol experience

A community-based tourism (CBT) program in Bohol is showcasing a more immersive way to experience the province beyond its well-known attractions.
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Energy

AboitizPower sets P62B capex for 2026, focuses on renewables and battery storage

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) and its partners have earmarked P62 billion in capital spending for 2026, with most of the funds going to renewable energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Transport & Communications

PH dismantler gears up for EV battery era

En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corp., the Philippines’ Toyota-endorsed end-of-life vehicle (ELV) facility, is ramping up its ability to handle electrified vehicles (xEVs) after completing specialized training in high-voltage battery dismantling.
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Property

Belle earnings rise on gaming, real estate gains

Belle Corp., the leisure and gaming arm of the Sy Group, posted a consolidated net income of P524 million for the first quarter of 2026, up 13 percent from P462 million a year earlier, driven by steady gains across its gaming and property businesses.

Environment

Soil quietly logs climate’s carbon balance sheet

In the Agno River Basin, climate science is not just about storms and emissions reports. It is also happening silently underground, where soil keeps a running account of how land use decisions affect carbon storage.
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Technology

TikTok Shop intensifies PH counterfeit crackdown  

TikTok Shop is sharpening its offensive against counterfeit goods in the Philippines, stepping up local enforcement and education as part of a sweeping global purge of IP-violating listings.

Health & Science

Casiguran eyed as Philippines’ next pharma hub

Casiguran, Aurora may soon emerge as a strategic node in the Philippines’ pharmaceutical supply chain, as the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) and the Philippine Pharmaceutical Procurement Inc. (PPPI) begin exploring plans for a dedicated pharma investment hub.
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Opinion

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.

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.