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FDI drops in first five months of 2026 as global capital tightens 

Foreign direct investments flowing into the country slowed during the first five months of 2026, marking a notable drop compared to the same period last year.

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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

Climate-ready rice fights floods, salt threats

Rice has long been a symbol of resilience on the Filipino plate. Now, scientists are working to make the grain itself more resilient in the field.

Corporate

Ramon Ang acquires Lopez family stake in Lopez Inc.

Lopez Inc. president Federico “Piki” R. Lopez confirmed reports that Ramon S. Ang has purchased the stake previously held by Crème Investment Corporation, the investment arm led by Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III.

Banking & Insurance

RCBC pushes embedded finance beyond traditional banking

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. is deepening its push into embedded finance, expanding its Banking-as-a-Service, application programming interface, and ecosystem banking capabilities as financial services increasingly move into the digital platforms where consumers and businesses already transact.
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Markets

Peso, stocks brace for volatility as rate bets fade

Philippine markets may stay on edge as investors juggle Middle East risks, oil prices and the next move by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, but fading rate-hike bets are giving both the peso and stocks some breathing room.

Travel

80 tourism ambassadors honored for building global bridges

Eighty individuals and organizations were recognized for helping turn tourism into a vehicle for diplomacy, cultural exchange and local economic opportunity at the 3rd Ambassador of the Year Awards of the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA).
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Energy

Raslag solar farm resumes operation after flash flood

Raslag Corp. said its largest solar farm, the 36.6-megawatt-peak RASLAG 4 in Pampanga, has partially resumed operations after flash flooding forced it off the grid, highlighting the growing weather risks facing the country’s renewable-energy infrastructure.

Transport & Communications

PCCI urges joint order to ease logistics costs, port congestion

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pressing the government to quickly issue a Joint Administrative Order aimed at curbing soaring logistics costs and easing port congestion, warning that delays could further squeeze businesses and consumers as cargo volumes rise later this year.
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Property

Ayala Land raises 2026 capex to P60B

Ayala Land Inc. is raising its 2026 capital spending plan to P60 billion from P50 billion, signaling stronger confidence in its project pipeline even as residential demand remains selective.

Environment

Forest policy targets P38T value, draws investors

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued Administrative Order 2026-34 to attract responsible, climate-smart investments to suitable forest lands.
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Technology

Health & Science

Climate-ready rice fights floods, salt threats

Rice has long been a symbol of resilience on the Filipino plate. Now, scientists are working to make the grain itself more resilient in the field.
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Opinion

When the cleanup starts costing growth

Even the best intentions can backfire.

Alex Eala’s sweetest revenge spoke louder than cheers

Some victories earn ranking points. Others settle unfinished conversations. Alex Eala's...

Private prosecutor steals spotlight in VP impeachment trial

Courtroom dramas are supposed to be solemn affairs. Then Atty. Lorna Kapunan walked to the lectern and reminded everyone that wit can be just as effective as a legal citation.

Supreme Court ruling reels in Philippine seafood export risks

The Supreme Court's decision striking down Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266 has cast a wide net over the Philippines' fisheries sector, raising questions that reach well beyond the country's waters.