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NG delivers sustained revenue growth, matures beyond one-off windfalls as 4-month surplus hits P1.67 trillion

The National Government (NG) has demonstrated strong annual revenue collection of just under 14 percent, record-breaking efficiency and a pivot from "windfalls" to core tax sustainability in the past four years, according to Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) data.
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Visayas roots, Singapore routes: Top Line redraws its map

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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.

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

SteelAsia bets big on green steel

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Agriculture

Agriculture

DA, NFA secure milling services in Bicol to boost palay purchases, food security

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and National Food Authority (NFA) have contracted six rice millers in Albay and Sorsogon to process over 114,000 bags of palay into roughly 74,600 bags of rice. Worth P19.1 million, the project aims to expand government rice reserves, free warehouse space, and support the low-cost rice program amid rising inflation.

NTA aasures purchase of all tobacco leaf harvests despite oversupply 

NFA taps rice mills to boost Mindanao palay output

British Chamber backs pork import reforms, lower tariffs

PCC flags rice trade data-sharing risks amid cap

DA acquires rice quality analyzer to boost standards, enforcement and market governance

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Corporate

Ayala, CP Axtra expand Makro’s reach

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The Ayala Group has signed a cooperation deal with Thailand’s CP Axtra to improve Makro malls in Thailand, combining Ayala’s property expertise with CP Axtra’s retail network.

VITRO, BBIX PH forge powerful new connection

AEV wins ‘A-’ rating amid expansion push

SMC Tollways 1Q 2026 profit rises 7% on strong traffic, lower costs

MPower to supply Calamba Medical Center with relianle, cost-effective electriicity

Honda PH starts exporting Click125 motorcycles to Cambodia, Laos

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Banking & Insurance

Banking & Insurance

Security Bank names JD Yap as new CFO

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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.

BSP holds first corporate governance summit to boost bank stability and resilience

Cebuana Lhuillier drives shift from access to active finance use

EastWest shifts to customized solutions with the launch of Horizons Club

Inflation fears keep T-Bill rates elevated

Allianz PNB Life posts strong 2025 growth, reinforces top industry standing

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Markets

Inflation jitters weigh on Philippine peso, stocks

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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.

Filipinos shift toward affordable, convenience-led retail

 Senator Aquino wars new ad rules burden MSMEs

Peso near lows as markets turn defensive

Blue chips signal medium-term PSEi opportunity 

PSEi faces volatility amid foreign selling pressure

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Travel & Tourism

PH-China flights surge, tourism gains momentum

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Three new direct flights between the Philippines and China are set to strengthen air connectivity and accelerate the recovery of the country’s tourism sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.

Heritage tours bring OFWs home through memories

Customs fast-tracks digital shift in air cargo

Petals, pearl, pageantry take over Intramuros

Chasing waterfalls, vibes in Misamis Oriental 

Direct flights to spur Philippines-China tourism surge

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Energy & Mining

SteelAsia hires returning OFWs for mill expansion

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Steel manufacturing giant SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. has hired 106 repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) across its four mills as it ramps up plans to expand domestic steel production.

Primelectric cuts rates across Visayas power markets

Slower public sector spending drags cement industry outlook

ERC proposes key reforms to address PH power sector challenges

Fuel prices to rise across all variants this week

JNEC to supply power to Manila Ocean Park, eyes expansion to other sites

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Transport & Logistics

DOTr steps up road safety drive to cut casualties

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is strengthening safety measures and enforcement to reduce road deaths, with special attention to pedestrians and cyclists. The move follows an order from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to improve road discipline and make the transport system more inclusive.

Labor groups urge gov’t to monitor, review NAIA privatization deal

NLEX targets 2026 completion for new expressway section; posts strong Q1 2026 results

Truck driver shortage hobbles Philippine logistics expansion

Philippine logistics sector eyes $21.6-B expansion

Chinese firms eye Philippines EV, energy expansion

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Property

Ayala Malls reimagines spaces for work, community

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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.

Filinvest Land leasing revenues rise amid mall growth

Filreit adds Gatestone as new tenant in Alabang office hub

Filinvest boosts liquidity through aggressive inventory sales

RL Commercial REIT remains open to third-party buys, prioritizes quality

Major developers explore future Bilibid township project 

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Environment

Tree removing permits come with heavy rehabilitation requirements – DENR

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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.

BPI strengthens financial inclusion and environmental action

Nestlé PH, Robinsons Supermarket launch sachet recycling initiative

DENR suspends Davao landfill after fatal trash slide; Misamis Oriental steel mill still non-compliant

DENR: Tree cutting in Manila is legal, with environmental offsets

Potable wayer reaches remote Butbut tribe in Kalinga

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Communications & Technology

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

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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.

PEZA eyes advanced manufacturing growth

DITO launches StreamZone data bundles with streaming perks nationwide

EMS Group ramps up for AI boom

Smart blocks over 955M scam text in 1Q 2026, steps up fight vs mobile fraud

 Aboitiz launches nationwide digits skills program

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Opinion

Senate descends to institutional absurdity

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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

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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

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“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

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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.
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