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NFA needs P16.3 billion for palay procurement in 2025

The National Food Authority will need P16.3 billion next year to procure the country's target rice buffer stock and additional budget to upgrade storage capacity.

Over 1 million Pinoys booked immediate in-region travels til June – survey

AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday projected strong operational performance in the second half this year on the basis of heightened willingness among Filipinos to spend on travel.

January-April tourist arrivals rise 14% to 2.12 million, led by South Korean visitors

Tourist arrivals in the Philippines rose nearly 14 percent in the first four months of the year to 2.12 million, with foreign visitors led by tourists from South Korea.

PLDT plans REIT route for data center should direct sale approach peter out

PLDT Inc. is at a crossroad on the subject of its data center business but firm on arriving at a decision by June this year on whether the business is sold off or alternatively retained as a public or listed real estate investment trust (REIT) entity.

MPTC renews bid to purchase government interest at SCTEX

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCCDA) on Friday said it is open to the idea of selling its stake at the Subic Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) to Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) but only if the price is right. 

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Boracay Water bolsters El Niño response to secure island’s water supply

Boracay Water has ramped up measures to keep water services steady across Boracay Island as El Niño brings prolonged dry conditions. The utility is boosting river monitoring, cutting water losses, and protecting watersheds to ensure reliable supply for residents, businesses, and tourism.

DNL net income climbs 8% in first half on strong 2Q recovery

D and L Industries Inc. reported an 8 percent rise in first-half 2026 net income, with a 10 percent jump in second-quarter earnings, and expects better results ahead. President and CEO Alvin D. Lao cited recovering consumer spending and stabilizing coconut oil prices as key drivers.

Metro Retail earns DTI recognition for 11 Cebu stores

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) has strengthened its consumer credentials after 11 of its Cebu stores received the 2025 Bagwis Award from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), reinforcing the retailer's focus on service quality, fair trade practices, and customer trust as competition in the retail sector intensifies.

Japan extends 30-B yen loan for universal health care emergency support

Japan and the Philippines have formalized financial assistance worth about 30 billion yen to boost the country’s universal health care efforts and help ease pressures on the health sector brought about by rising tensions in the Middle East.

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