The economy grew by 2.8 percent in the first quarter of 2026, slowing from 3 percent in the previous quarter and falling short of the government’s expectations of 3.5 percent growth, according to official data.
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.
Bounty Fresh Group Holdings has strengthened its foothold in the poultry sector through the acquisition of Warhawk, a leading gamefowl feed brand, now officially part of its subsidiary, Inoza Feeds.
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 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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.