Metro Pacific Investments Corp. reported a 5 percent increase in first-quarter income to P6.9 billion from P6.6 billion a year ago, despite higher energy prices and global market volatility.

InLife honored outstanding employees and teams during its first-ever InLife Excellence Awards, celebrating those who set high standards in work, service, and leadership. The program recognized individuals and groups who embody excellence, innovation, collaboration, and commitment to InLife’s mission of “bringing a lifetime for good” to Filipinos.

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.

SPC Power Corp. has set aside P3 billion in capital expenditures for 2026 to support the development of battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar power projects.

AirAsia has signed a deal with Airbus to buy 150 A220-300 aircraft in an agreement valued at about $19 billion at list prices. The airline also has the option to increase the order to 300 aircraft in the future, making it the largest single firm order globally for the A220 model.

Ayala Land has unveiled Arca South Main Street, a pedestrian-friendly corridor set to become the vibrant spine of its expanding mixed-use estate in Taguig City. More than a retail promenade, the street is designed to enhance connectivity, mobility, and community engagement within the bustling development.

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.

 The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the state-owned pension fund for public sector workers, is taking a counterintuitive path to government modernization: simplifying processes before rushing into digitalization. 

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.