Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) is intensifying its efforts to support sari-sari stores, rolling out a technology-enabled distribution strategy aimed at directly empowering millions of Filipino micro-entrepreneurs.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday confirmed that the Philippines has held on to its investment-grade credit rating of “BBB+” with a stable outlook, as reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings. The rating outlook was revised from “positive” to “stable” due to the ripple effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict on the global economy.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Dita Angara-Mathay as secretary of the Department of Tourism, tapping a veteran economic diplomat to steer the sector toward a more investment-driven trajectory.

The government has stepped up its crackdown on alleged fuel hoarding and profiteering, issuing show-cause orders to nearly 100 gasoline stations following reports of irregular pricing nationwide, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will roll out a P1 billion service contracting program to support public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators starting April 15, 2026. The program will run for two weeks.

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has acquired a 70-hectare property in Dasmariñas, marking its entry into Luzon’s fast-growing areas.

A major water infrastructure project has been completed in Barangay Silangan in Rizal province, delivering a significant boost to water supply for hundreds of residents.

Alibaba has introduced Wan2.7-Video, a new AI model designed to help creators produce complete videos with higher quality and efficiency.

The US has committed more than P639 million in fresh health assistance to the Philippines, deepening a multibillion-peso partnership aimed at strengthening the country’s response to infectious diseases and improving health system resilience.