Lucio Co-led The Keepers Holdings Inc., the country’s largest importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, posted stronger earnings in the first quarter as resilient consumer demand and a rebound in spirits consumption lifted volumes, led by the imported brandy segment.

The Philippines maintained a strong external financial buffer as gross international reserves (GIR) settled at USD104.1 billion as of end-April 2026, giving the country ample protection against global market volatility, rising import costs and external debt pressures.

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) will hold the 17th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) from May 15 to 17, 2026, at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center in Baguio City.

The Department of Energy (DOE) said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recognized the Philippines as one of the leading countries in the Asia-Pacific region in responding to global fuel market disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) is holding vehicle prices steady despite the weakening peso, as the company ramps up its push for hybrid models in the local market.

Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), the tourism and leisure township arm of listed property developer Megaworld Corp., is set to turn over about P11 billion worth of residential and commercial projects this year, underscoring sustained demand for integrated estates outside Metro Manila as property growth continues shifting toward provincial hubs.

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.