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DA files complaint over P94M ‘ghost’ road projects in Davao Occidental

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has filed formal complaints with the Ombudsman against Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and private contractors over eight alleged "ghost" Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) projects in Davao Occidental worth around P94 million. These projects, meant to help farmers, were reportedly paid in full but never built.
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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

Agri group urges rejection of proposed nutrient model over food security fears

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The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) is asking President Marcos Jr. to reject the 2026 Philippine Nutrient Profile Model (PNPM) proposed by the Department of Health.

DA files complaint over P94M ‘ghost’ road projects in Davao Occidental

DAR turns over P200M bridges in Nueva Ecija, benefits over 3,500 residents

FPA sanctions fertilizer firms for rule breaches

China’s pig import restrictions have no impact on trade – DA

New dairy law drives NDA digital reforms 

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Social Responsibility & Sustainability

foodpanda Philippines distributes P62M rider incentives

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foodpanda Philippines has distributed over P62 million in incentives to its Ka-panda delivery partners from March to May 2026 through nationwide add-on incentive quests aimed at boosting rider earnings and engagement.

Jollibee balances prices, quality amid inflation pressures 

Robinsons Retail sets May 26 record date for dividend

MPIF assesing Tubbataha Reefs health in exploration dive

PLDT pushes sustainable growth beyond connectivity services

BPI expands sustainability push beyond green finance 

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Banking & Insurance

Banking & Insurance

State Street to open new Manila office in 2H

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State Street Corp. said it will open a new office in Manila in the second half of 2026, marking a major expansion of the global financial services firm’s Asia-Pacific operations.

Manulife Philippines taps Manish Sangal to drive AI

BPI considers Blue Bonds to fund water projects

GSIS 1Q 2026 net income surges 170%, assets hit nearly P2 trillion

BSP pushes PERA adoption, cites tax benefits and economic gains

GoTyme Bank expands share ownership to nearly all staff, setting new industry standard

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Markets

 Senator Aquino wars new ad rules burden MSMEs

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Senator Bam Aquino has once again criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), raising concerns that a proposed regulation requiring permits for advertisements and promotional campaigns could create an additional bureaucratic burden for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and online sellers.

Peso near lows as markets turn defensive

Blue chips signal medium-term PSEi opportunity 

PSEi faces volatility amid foreign selling pressure

PSEi range-bound amid global risks, weak peso

Peso slides, stocks stall as caution builds

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Travel

Travel & Tourism

Direct flights to spur Philippines-China tourism surge

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The Philippines is set to gain a fresh boost in tourism and economic activity as Chinese carriers expand direct flights to Manila, strengthening both business links and people-to-people exchanges.

TPB secures ₱339.76 million in tourism leads from India roadshow

PAL, Qatar Airways expand partnership to boost Philippines–Europe travel links and loyalty benefits

Travel fair banking on local wanderlust

China’s spiciest cities showcase pandas and neon

 Chongqing emerging as key Philippines-China tourism hub

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Energy & Mining

Caltex widens network, reaches 600 Philippines stations

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Chevron Philippines is accelerating the expansion of its retail fuel network as Caltex reached the 600-station mark nationwide following the opening of six new service stations in the first quarter of the year.

Vivant invests big, eyes resilient growth amid uncertainty 

AdventEnergy expands in Mindanao with new power deal for cold storage

Global Ferronickel profits surge amid nickel tightness

Visayas grid under yellow alert; think tank urges decentralized power setup

ACEN JV, Ocean Sun sign MOU for floating solar project in Asia

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Transport & Communications

Transport & Logistics

PAL to resume Manila-Sapporo flights in November, expanding Japan network and trade links

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Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced it will bring back seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo starting November 23, 2026, for the winter 2026 travel season. The service will run three times weekly until March 26, 2027, marking a key expansion of the carrier’s operations and connectivity between the Philippines and Japan.

Casiguran port, airport projects to fast-track growth

RLC breaks ground on FedEx logistics hub in Clark, expands industrial portfolio

Filipinos open to brand switch, EV boom

Gov’t roll out ₱150-million cash aid for 30,000 Lalamove drivers

East Service Road upgrades pave future connectivity 

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Property

Major developers explore future Bilibid township project 

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Some of the country’s largest property developers are signaling early interest in what could emerge as one of Metro Manila’s biggest urban redevelopment projects: the transformation of portions of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) reservation in Muntinlupa into a mixed-use commercial and residential district.

Filinvest Land sees strong residential sales momentum

Megawide posts strong Q1 earnings amid crisis

SM Offices says Clark Tech Hub hits full occupancy 

Property boom seen shifting to Visayas and Mindanao — Prime PH

Century Properties 1Q profit slips on higher costs

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Environment

BPI strengthens financial inclusion and environmental action

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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has reinforced its commitment to financial inclusion and environmental sustainability, aligning efforts with this year’s Sustainability Awareness Month theme “Sustainable Progress for All” to drive inclusive growth and a greener economy nationwide.

Nestlé PH, Robinsons Supermarket launch sachet recycling initiative

DENR suspends Davao landfill after fatal trash slide; Misamis Oriental steel mill still non-compliant

DENR: Tree cutting in Manila is legal, with environmental offsets

Potable wayer reaches remote Butbut tribe in Kalinga

SteelAsia secures P1.25B loan for green expansion

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Communications & Technology

PLDT pushes sustainable growth beyond connectivity services

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PLDT Inc. is accelerating its transformation from a telecommunications provider into a technology-driven company, betting on artificial intelligence, network resilience, and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term growth while balancing profitability with environmental and social commitments.

Manulife Philippines taps Manish Sangal to drive AI

PLDT expands solar use at cell sites to cut costs, boost network resilience

PLDT secures indigenous approval for Palawan undersea cable project

Converge tops PH broadband speed rankings; DITO leads mobile internet in latest report

TikTok expands MSME push in Visayas, Mindanao 

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Health & Science

Education, Health & Science

Maxicare widens healthcare access for Filipino workers

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Maxicare Healthcare Corporation. is expanding its digital and clinic-based healthcare network as it seeks to address widening healthcare access gaps among Filipino workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals.

FEU allots P734M for growth, expansion projects

MSA-PH, OLPMC launch sleep study service in Cavite to tackle undiagnosed sleep apnea

Australia backs new reproductive health clinic in Davao City

TGP franchisees turn business into community healthcare mission

PSAC backs PhilHealth reforms

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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.

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.
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