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PH, Japan begin talks to update agriculture deal ahead of Marcos visit

The Philippines and Japan have started discussions to update their agricultural cooperation agreement ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s upcoming state visit to Japan later this month.

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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 ramps up swine repopulation to recover from ASF losses

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is speeding up efforts to rebuild the country’s hog industry after heavy losses from African Swine Fever (ASF).

Corporate

SMFB profit nearly flat in first quarter

San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) reported a modest 2 percent increase in net income for the first quarter, reaching P11.8 billion from P11.58 billion a year earlier.

Banking & Insurance

GSIS backs KALINGA bill, cites ₱12.2B in crisis aid

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed full support for the proposed KALINGA Act of 2026, saying it is ready to help in a coordinated government response to the ongoing energy crisis.
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Markets

PSEi range-bound amid global risks, weak peso

The Philippine stock market is expected to stay under pressure in the near term, as global uncertainties and a weak peso continue to dampen investor sentiment, according to 2TradeAsia.com.

Travel

New Air China route sparks tourism surge

The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed Air China’s inaugural Chongqing-Manila (CKG-MNL) flight on May 2, signaling a major boost for the Philippines’ tourism recovery.
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Energy

Rule change seen boosting solar and energy storage projects

The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) said the policy changes the government has adopted will help speed up the country’s renewable energy development, especially for solar power and battery storage systems.

Transport & Communications

MMPC eyes P7B for PH hybrid push

Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is lining up a P7-billion investment to jumpstart hybrid vehicle manufacturing in the Philippines, moving the project into its development phase, a senior executive said.
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Property

Ayala Land boosts recurring revenues with Arca South mall

Ayala Land is deepening its push into stable, recurring income streams with the opening of Ayala Malls Arca South, a 100,000-square-meter retail hub set to anchor long-term commercial activity in its emerging Arca South estate.

Environment

Rare endemic birds spotted during Quezon City bird race

The Manila Water Foundation, the Quezon City government, and the Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines held the first leg of the Quezon City Bird Race 2026 at La Mesa Ecopark, bringing together local and international birdwatchers and photographers.
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Technology

Health & Science

Tiny ocean plants could power future fuels

A new study is sharpening the case for marine microalgae as a serious contender in the global energy transition, arguing that the path to commercial biofuels may hinge less on biology and more on better system design.
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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.