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Unemployment eases, but labor market pressures persist

The Philippine labor market showed modest improvement in March, with unemployment easing slightly, though broader indicators suggest lingering pressures on job quality and workforce participation.
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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 ramps up swine repopulation to recover from ASF losses

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is speeding up efforts to rebuild the country’s hog industry after heavy losses from African Swine Fever (ASF).

TESDA, Nestlé expand coffee training for farmers 

Agricultural trade deficit widens in March to $1.17B

DA steps in as palay prices drop in some areas

Philippine bamboo holds ground, but bugs still bite

Stronger dry-season rice harvest expected as palay prices recover

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Corporate

Corporate

DigiPlus profit in Q1 falls as access rules bite

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DigiPlus Interactive Corp., operator of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, posted a net income of P2.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 33 percent year-on-year as regulatory changes and softer consumer spending weighed on platform activity.

RCBC widens MySSS card access via DiskarTech

NLEX posts higher profit in 2025 on strong toll revenues

Impact Investment Exchange raises $92M for women-focused climate projects

Lender powers 100 branches with renewable energy

San Jose del Monte seizes control of PrimeWater operations

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Banking & Insurance

Banking & Insurance

GSIS backs KALINGA bill, cites ₱12.2B in crisis aid

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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expressed full support for the proposed KALINGA Act of 2026, saying it is ready to help in a coordinated government response to the ongoing energy crisis.

Manulife launches app feature to manage insurance and investments

PNB raises InstaPay transfer limit for business clients

T-bill yields rise as inflation pressure builds

SUVs, house-and-lot properties top loan choices of Filipinos — Metrobank

GSIS launches loan program for bikes and e-mobility devices

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Markets

PSEi range-bound amid global risks, weak peso

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The Philippine stock market is expected to stay under pressure in the near term, as global uncertainties and a weak peso continue to dampen investor sentiment, according to 2TradeAsia.com.

Peso slides, stocks stall as caution builds

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

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Travel & Tourism

New Air China route sparks tourism surge

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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.

CALAX segment opens toll-free, shortens Cavite travel

Air China route boosts China tourism rebound

Seven words, zero chill: Cebu moves you

DOT sharpens tourism strategy to boost visitor value

Philippines bolsters tourism strategy amid shifting demand

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Energy & Mining

Meralco says up to P9 billion more in refunds possible, pending ERC decision

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The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it may refund up to P9 billion more to customers, depending on the final decision of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

Alsons Power highlights need for timely outage reporting

Tiny ocean plants could power future fuels

Malampaya Phase 4 nears first gas production

Primelectric to replicate Negros success in SOCOTECO bid

Refining disruption squeezes Petron Q1 profit amid oil shock

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Transport & Communications

Transport & Logistics

LTO tops complaints list, ARTA reports surge

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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has emerged as the most complained-about government agency as of March 31, according to Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Ernesto Perez. The latest figures show that LTO has overtaken the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which previously held the top spot and has now slipped to third place.

Electrified mobility powers ASEAN 2026 Summit transport

VinFast pushes EV dominance as Philippines accelerates

Airports in Eastern Samar Operational After 6.1 Quake — CAAP

CALAX segment opens toll-free, shortens Cavite travel

Francisco Motors seeks EV incentives for global drive

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Property

Property

SM Prime revamps Susana Heights Estate with amenities

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SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy Group, is stepping up its push into the premium residential segment with a phased transformation of Susana Heights Village, signaling continued confidence in demand for low-density, high-value suburban estates despite a softer macroeconomic backdrop.

DDMP REIT raises dividend on strong earnings

RL REIT earnings up on asset infusion, high occupancy

Paseo de Lipa charts bold township growth

Megaworld tightens grip on Iloilo office market

Torre Lorenzo breaks ground on Davao Crest Suites

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Environment

Environment

Philippines’ climate budgeting system gains regional traction

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The Philippines’ Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) system is emerging as a regional benchmark as Southeast Asian governments move to treat climate risks as fiscal shocks and hardwire resilience into national budgets.

ASEAN urged to treat climate change as economic threat, not just environmental issue

DENR inspects evacuation site, steps up response to Navotas landfill fire

ASEAN urged to act faster on climate loss and damage

Cebu authorities partially lifts CDO vs Cebu landfill project

SMC removes over 9.12 million metric tons of waste from major rivers since 2020

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Health & Science

Education, Health & Science

Tiny ocean plants could power future fuels

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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.

Maxicare brings healthcare closer to Filipino communities

Philippine bamboo holds ground, but bugs still bite

PhilCare launches HeyPhil 3.0, bringing 24/7 healthcare access via mobile app

Casiguran eyed as Philippines’ next pharma hub

Soil quietly logs climate’s carbon balance sheet

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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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