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Philippines keeps ‘A-‘ investment grade rating from JCR, stable outlook signals strong economic footing amid global risks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today welcomed the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR)’s affirmation of the Philippines’ “A-” investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook, a vote of confidence in the country’s solid economic fundamentals even amid growing global uncertainty such as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Vivant Water sees 2026 as launchpad for bigger growth 

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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.

Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map

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

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Agriculture

Agriculture

Philippine egg producers unite to grow cage-free market 

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Philippine egg producers are joining forces to build the country’s emerging cage-free market, forming the first industry association focused on production as demand grows from hospitality, foodservice, and corporate buyers.

Philippine coconut exports surge 34% to $3.6B 

Marcos backs DA, DOST drive to modernize PH egg industry

DTI targets P1B sales from trade fairs

DA makes ‘Be RICEponsible’ year-round: Cut rice waste, boost food security

Luzon dams gain water ahead of El Niño

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Corporate

Gokongwei takes helm as PhilWeb scales AI

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Listed PhilWeb Corp. (PSE: WEB) has elected Lance Y. Gokongwei as chairman of its board, completing a governance overhaul following his P2.02 billion strategic investment in the company and appointment as a director in July.

BIR, Ayala partner to develop AI-powered Tax AI Assistant

Globe Business bares self-healing network that cuts downtime, free IT teams for growth

PLDT-Smart, PAGEONE lead Philippine Quill winners

SEC mandates OARS for all new fundraising registration filings

Lenovo rises 43 spots to #153 on Fortune Global 500, all-time high

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Banking & Insurance

SMFL expands Philippine footprint with RCBC stake

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Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co. Ltd. (SMFL) is expanding its Philippine footprint after completing the acquisition of a 30 percent stake in RCBC Leasing & Finance Corp. (RLFC), positioning the Japanese financial services group to tap growing demand for leasing and asset financing.

Manulife, Chinabank renew bancassurance tie; MCBL marks new milestone

Allianz PNB Life nearly doubles first-half new business

BSP makes preemptive quarter-point rate hike on inflation risks

Levanta Renewables secures ₱6.2-B funding for 166-MWp Iloilo solar-plus-storage facility

EastWest bolsters customer protection with ‘Banking Made Safer’ suite, unveils Easylock and enhanced security tools 

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Markets

PSEi rangebound as peso awaits BSP rate decision

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Philippine financial markets are likely to remain cautious on Monday, with the PSEi expected to trade sideways as investors await the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Aug. 27 policy decision and assess persistent inflation, currency, and growth risks.

Harbor Star leads PSE weekly gainers, Swift Foods slides

SEC seeks public input on market-making rules

Mega Sardines lands in 2,750 Kroger stores nationwide

UNIQLO brings Filipino craftsmanship into everyday fashion

7-Eleven Philippines targets 5,000 stores despite bottlenecks

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Travel & Tourism

Regional travel fair in BARMM drives ₱46.9M leads, showcases culture and investment potential

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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines successfully gathered tourism stakeholders, industry buyers, and the public for the 18th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), held August 14–16, 2026, at the Alnor Hotel and Convention Center here.

GSIS reopens iconic Coconut Palace to public, blending cultural heritage and tourism promise

SM Hotels expands PRiMO loyalty program for MICE

Travel demand seen rebounding in Q4

Clark woos Chinese tourists with experiences

New bilateral accord paves way for daily flights between Philippines and Iceland

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Banking & Insurance

Levanta Renewables secures ₱6.2-B funding for 166-MWp Iloilo solar-plus-storage facility

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Singapore-based Levanta Renewables has reached financial close on its 166-megawatt peak solar power plant paired with an 80-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, sealing the ₱6.215-billion co-financing deal with Philippine National Bank during an August 5, 2026 ceremony at Makati Shangri-La.

PNIA, DOF optimistic EO 122 will unlock critical minerals’ full economic potential 

DOE upbeat: 400-MW waste-to-energy auction likely fully taken

Go pushes critical minerals investments, higher-value processing

Negros Power compliant with allowable system losses cap, ERC clarifies

DOE: ₱7.5B needed to eliminate power theft losses; anti-pilferage drive goes digital via eGovPH

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Transport & Logistics

ICTSI to fully acquire African port operator TLG in key expansion move

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International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) announced Friday it will acquire 100 percent ownership of TLG Acquisition Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited (TLG), a leading integrated port and cargo-handling services provider operating across Mozambique, Namibia, and South Africa.

Fuel surcharges rise Sept. 1–15, lifting airfares and cargo costs across domestic and international routes 

PPA six month revenue hits P16.34B, beats target and tops 2025 figure

DTI targets CARS arrears settlement before EVIS rollout

CHERRY strengthens IP protection as electronics business expands

NNIC remits P78B to government, invests P6.8B in NAIA overhaul

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Property

CREBA urges housing reforms without hurting supply

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The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA) is pushing for housing reforms that protect buyers while keeping homebuilding commercially viable, warning that excessive regulation and tax uncertainty could ultimately squeeze housing supply.

Metro Manila hotel pipeline raises oversupply concerns 

CLI unveils P25-billion VisMin housing pipeline

CLI secures P2.88B Alto Ranudo license, leads P25B project pipeline

PSALM opens Diliman property bidding at P11B minimum to cut debt

DMCI Homes to boost San Juan, Batangas tourism, corporate events with Solmera Beach Resort

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Environment

DENR pushes long-term solutions: EPR, PENCAS to fix recurring waterway pollution beyond cleanups

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is carrying out ongoing waterway cleanups as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., responding to massive garbage buildup in Metro Manila’s rivers and drainage systems during recent southwest monsoon rains.

Gov’t shifts to private-led forest carbon push Philippines as DENR builds investible market framework

Government puts P1B into AI flood forecasting 

Philippines pushes ASEAN climate finance, resilience agenda 

SMC river cleanups ease flooding amid extreme rains

ARTA reviews poultry, mining rules as fees rise

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Communications & Technology

SM Investments, DOST-PHIVOLCS team up to boost disaster resilience via GeoRiskPH tools

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SM Investments Corporation, parent firm of the SM Group, has forged a partnership with the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) to integrate official hazard and risk data into the planning and management of its properties and operations nationwide.

GCash, Taptap Send team up for easier, fee-free remittances for OFWs

Scam Watch urges ASEAN front to hold Big Tech accountable

Ayala, BIR team up on AI-powered tax assistant

Concentrix deploys AI to boost Philippine workforce

Philippine e-commerce app installs rise as paid acquisition falls

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Communications & Technology

SM Investments, DOST-PHIVOLCS team up to boost disaster resilience via GeoRiskPH tools

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SM Investments Corporation, parent firm of the SM Group, has forged a partnership with the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) to integrate official hazard and risk data into the planning and management of its properties and operations nationwide.

PhilHealth eyes upfront funding for hospitals

ChatGPT can read your personality before you do

Supercentenarians have immune systems that fight back 

Jobstreet, TESDA link skills training to jobs

LG data factory powers next-gen robotics with NVIDIA partnership, launching full operations by 2026

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Philippine poverty is falling, no time for victory laps

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Poverty is not just an empty wallet. It can be a family scrambling to keep a child in school, relatives walking farther to fetch clean water, or a household wrestling with a stubborn internet signal while the rest of the world moves on.

Violent games are no simple school-shooting trigger

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Every generation gets its villain. In 1979, it was Voltes V and other Japanese robot cartoons. Today, as the Philippines confronts fresh school shootings, the finger is pointing at Roblox.

Tighten gun laws after school shootings

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The livestreamed shooting at a school affiliated with Ateneo de Zamboanga University should end the country’s familiar cycle of outrage, condolences, and calls for tighter security. It should instead trigger a harder look at how firearms are acquired, stored, and kept out of the hands of those who should never have them.

EDSA puts Dizon to the test

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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.
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