To further strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Israel, state-run Land Bank of the Philippines and the Israel Embassy agreed to explore more areas of collaboration to advance economic development in the country.
Listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. sustained its double-digit growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong commercial fuel demand and rapid retail expansion across the Visayas.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified efforts to prepare local farmers and consumers for a potentially strong El Niño event, which could shrink harvests and disrupt the food supply.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) reported strong growth in its green auto loan portfolio in 2025 as more Filipinos shifted to hybrid and electric vehicles amid rising fuel prices and growing environmental awareness.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said air quality around the Navotas Sanitary Landfill Facility has improved as smoke and smoldering continue to decline.