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BSP likely to tighten policy by 50 bps despite May inflation easing, amid persistent price risks

While headline inflation slowed to 6.8 percent in May from 7.2 percent in April, core inflation—which strips out volatile items—picked up to 4.1 percent from 3.9 percent, a key signal that underlying price pressures are strengthening, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) said on Friday.
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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

Philippines, Japan expand food security pact to cover fisheries 

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The Philippines and Japan have broadened their agricultural cooperation to include fisheries, upgrading a 2023 agreement through an enhanced Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan. Signed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and Japanese Agriculture Minister Norikazu Suzuki, the expanded pact aims to speed up technology transfer, modernize both sectors, and strengthen food security amid climate risks, higher production costs, and rising food demand.

PH sends first commercial carabao mango shipment to Toronto

Rice, corn stockpiles rise ahead of harvest

DA targets August start for new FMR projects

Compliance with imported rice price cap hits 47% amid stricter DA checks

JTI PH steps in with extra tobacco purchases as oversupply hits local farmers

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Corporate Bulletins

Globe expands broadband access with new service hub in Angono

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Globe has launched a new onsite distribution operations (OSDO) hub in Barangay Mahabang Parang, Angono, Rizal, bringing its broadband services, prepaid products, and direct customer support closer to residents and nearby communities.

Biñan school get safe water upgrade from Manila Water

DigiPlus clears key requirement for P12-billion IEC acquisition deal

BSP brings money management tools to Zamboanga farming communities

Maynilad cuts water rates starting July; Manila Water fees unchanges

Globe fights child malnutrition

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Markets

Rookie PH opens new stores, unveils school deals

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Rookie PH is accelerating its expansion in Metro Manila, opening two new stores and rolling out back-to-school promotions as it seeks to bring global kids’ fashion brands closer to Filipino families ahead of the new school year.

SEC director arrested in NBI extortion sting

Investors seek shelter as risks crowd horizon

Inflation jitters weigh on Philippine peso, stocks

Filipinos shift toward affordable, convenience-led retail

 Senator Aquino wars new ad rules burden MSMEs

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Travel & Tourism

Cebu Pacific brings back iconic ‘piso sale’ for domestic, international flights

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Cebu Pacific has relaunched its popular “piso sale,” offering travelers a chance to book seats at exceptionally low rates and encouraging more Filipinos to travel both within the country and abroad.

New premium lounge at NAIA Terminal 3 now serving global airlines 

PAL pitches Sydney winter escape as cool alternative to PH summer heat

VietJet opens Cebu gateway to Vietnam

Philippines, Vietnam team up to expand tourism

Japan eyes Philippine tourism as gateway to broader growth

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Energy & Mining

Wind projects power P340B Green Lane surge

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The Philippines’ renewable energy drive gathered fresh momentum in the first four months of 2026, with wind power projects dominating investments approved under the government’s Green Lane initiative.

Angeles Power secures P2B loan for Tarlac solar project expansion

Acwa, Nickel Asia power arm pursue 5,000 MW RE, gas projects in PH

DOE eyes faster permits as EV demand accelerates

Top Line fuels expansion with preferred shares sale

SteelAsia speeds up expansion, targets $2B import gap

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Transport & Logistics

New fuel labels to reshape car buying

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Motorists will soon have a clearer way to compare the fuel efficiency of vehicles across brands as the government prepares to fully enforce a mandatory fuel economy labeling program aimed at standardizing vehicle performance information, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

Batangas Port delivers $28M economic boost

AirAsia averts grounding: P271.94 million debt paid just in time

CAMPI sees smaller 2026 auto sales decline

AirAsia risks full grounding unless full payment made by 6 June

Toyota debuts electric, hybrid off-readers at PIMSS

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Banking & Insurance

SM Prime hits pause on P18B bond sale

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SM Prime Holdings Inc. has put the brakes on a planned bond offering of up to P18 billion, opting to wait for more favorable market conditions as it seeks funding for an ambitious expansion and redevelopment program across the country. 

Bond bonanza gives Filinvest fresh firepower

Keen & Worth eyes 2027 turnover for Ongpin Tower

Fisher Mall expands beyond retail with government services

Metro Retail deepens provincial expansion with Biliran store

Rockwell Land eyes Alabang Town Center revival

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Environment

Malacanang not involved in Davao garbage collection suspension; order issued regionally after fatal trash slide 

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XI on Friday firmly dismissed false reports claiming President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the suspension of garbage collection in Davao City. Officials clarified the measure was a purely regional decision, with no input or direction from the President.

Tripartite deal strengthens climate reporting and verification in PH

Global NGO seals 5-year deal to clear Pasig River of plastic

Girlie: The eagle that defined Philippine conservation partnership

SMC SALEX details measures in place for trees along new route 

Waste management project transforms life in Tondo barangay

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Communications & Technology

GCash ditch SMS codes in major anti-fraud push

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GCash will complete its transition from SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) to in-app authentication by June 22, marking a major cybersecurity upgrade aimed at protecting millions of users from phishing attacks and online fraud.

PLDT acquiring ownership of Radius Telecoms in fiber network deal

New 911 hubs boost emergency response reach 

Fiber expansion drives Globe’s 6% rise in Home broadband revenues 

NPC expands AI oversight as privacy risks grow

Puregold, GCash push digital shift for stores 

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Health & Science

Education, Health & Science

Back-to-school costs rise for many Filipino families

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Parents preparing for the opening of classes on June 8 will face higher prices for a significant portion of school supplies, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reporting that nearly one-third of monitored items cost more than they did a year ago.

Jollibee anchors global expansion on strict food safety standards

New pharmacy concept combines local trust, Japanese wellness at One Ayala

Tanita considers Philippines for new ASEAN plant

Citycare Property streamlines HR operations with Boomi, cuts onboarding time and boosts satisfaction

Scientists beam future 6G internet through light bulbs

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Opinion

Ghosts of 1949 haunt today’s Senate

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The Philippine Senate has a remarkable talent for proving that history never really leaves the chamber. It merely changes surnames.

Silent senators forfeit democracy’s mantle

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The Senate has been regarded as the last bastion of democratic dissent—a chamber where statesmen stood their ground, challenged power, and refused to let their voices be drowned out by political pressure or executive overreach. It was where difficult questions were asked, unpopular truths were spoken, and silence was treated not as a virtue but as a surrender.

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.
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