Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines may allow limited rice imports from Pakistan as part of efforts to diversify suppliers and expand trade links, following a meeting with a visiting Pakistani delegation.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to allow other safety-compliant shipping companies to operate on routes usually served by Aleson Shipping Lines, to make sure passengers can continue traveling safely by sea.
Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel has transitioned its entire electricity supply to renewable energy, marking a major sustainability milestone for the 271-room hotel in Makati City’s central business district.
The Philippines staged a strong comeback in equity capital markets in 2025, powered by the blockbuster initial public offering of Maynilad Water Services, Inc., which ranked as the third-largest IPO in Southeast Asia, according to Deloitte’s Southeast Asia IPO Capital Market Report 2025.