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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

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

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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.

DA chief warns of “triple global shocks” hitting agriculture

Philippines eyes bigger role in global trade after WTO meeting

DA prepares for possible strong El Niño in late 2026

Science finds the shifting superpowers of pili

DA centralizes farm reform programs under single office

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Corporate

Belle earnings rise on gaming, real estate gains

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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.

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

AEV keeps guarded optimism for challenging 2026 

Aboitiz Equity Ventures outlines 2026 investment plan, growth strategy

Nestlé PH ramps up net-zero energy shift

Manulife Philippines names new chief marketing officer

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Banking & Insurance

Banking & Insurance

BSP chief faces complaint over alleged bank data leak

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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.

Union Bank core lending bolsters Q1 profit

PNB posts higher Q1 profit on loan growth, steady income

RCBC exec urges agile rules for Asia banking

Security Bank, partners expand access to Isuzu vehicles in Mindanao

BDO earnings rise to P20.1B despite higher provisions

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Markets

Peso slides, stocks stall as caution builds

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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.

Women entrepreneurs drive economy but need more support to scale

Peso stalls, stocks drift amid global uncertainty

Markets signal calm despite Middle East conflict risks

Peso holds ground as USD tests technical ceilings

Fake rider delivery scam exploits trust, urgency

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Travel & Tourism

Community-based tourism program highlights deeper Bohol experience

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

HSMA offers early booking travel savings

Museo del Galeon: The voyage begins May 1

Chicken inasal, adobo climb globa taste rankings

MCIA meets hotels on Middle East crisis impact

Radisson RED debuts in Cebu with bold flair

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

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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).

Diesel, kerosene prices drop further; fuel supply improves — DOE

Meralco clarifies electricity bill charges amid online misinformation

Diesel prices seen dropping further; gasoline may edge up

PNOC seeks advisor for fuel reserve plan; invites buyers for LPG stock

Oil prices surge amid Hormuz power struggle

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Transport & Communications

Transport & Logistics

PH dismantler gears up for EV battery era

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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.

Grab Philippines launches P350M fuel support program for drivers, riders

BCDA awards Clark runway design, boosting capacity 

MARINA grants 3-month extension for seafarers’ documents amid Middle East crisis

Airport drill turns safety into live business test

Toyota debuts AI stack at Woven City

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Belle earnings rise on gaming, real estate gains

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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.

Megaworld builds beach hub in Ilocos Norte

Ayala Land builds leasing engine  for 2026

Wave 4 portfolio bolster MREIT profit momentum

BCDA, K-Water eye smart village in Clark

Villa Escudero enters retail and commercial development with new mixed-use hub in Quezon

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Education, Health & Science

Soil quietly logs climate’s carbon balance sheet

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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.

DENR orders landfill operators to submit emergency plans; LGUs told to shut down open dumps

Government environment spending up, but gaps remain

LG Philippines collects 1.2 tons of e-waste for Earth Day 2026

DENR to issue 660 land titles for public schools in 2026

NPC partners with private firm to develop carbon credit system

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Technology

Communications & Technology

TikTok Shop intensifies PH counterfeit crackdown  

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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.

Globe highlights digital transformation at MWC Barcelona 2026

Globe pushes digital trust as PH fraud rates rise

New Clark AI hub touted as investment magnet 

Intel launches new AI-powered laptops in Manila

Alibaba Cloud leads Asia Pacific cloud market, report says

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Health & Science

Education, Health & Science

Casiguran eyed as Philippines’ next pharma hub

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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.

Soil quietly logs climate’s carbon balance sheet

Science finds the shifting superpowers of pili

Tennis power secret lives inside racket strings

Salmon high on cocaine swim wildly off-course

Deadly bee virus found in Philippine hives

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Opinion

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.

Fuel crisis or policy gap?

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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

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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.
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