The 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders’ Summit will zero in on urgent regional risks when heads of state gather in Cebu City from May 6 to 8, with a sharpened agenda on energy resilience, food security, and the protection of ASEAN nationals.
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is accelerating efforts to attract Chinese investments as it gears up to host the ASEAN-Chinese Business Leaders Summit in Metro Manila from October 18–20, 2026.
Philippine private sector leaders have formalized a strategic digital alliance aimed at fast-tracking transformation efforts and strengthening the country’s readiness to host the 2026 ASEAN Summit.
Filipino motorists face yet another round of pump price increases this coming Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing volatility of domestic fuel costs driven by compounding international crises. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline prices are projected to rise between P1 and P1.50 per liter, while diesel prices could jump by P1.75 to P2.25 per liter. This upcoming price hike follows the previous week’s substantial surge of P2.49 per liter for gasoline, P3.84 for diesel, and P5.01 for kerosene, highlighting how rapidly fuel rates are creeping higher almost every single week.
Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has risen to ₱1.79 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its 10 a.m. advisory on August 22.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a stricter, nationwide campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and illegally produced farm inputs, moving to shield farmers from financial and livelihood losses while ensuring fair competition for legitimate industry players.