Philippine agriculture started the economy on a stronger footing in the first quarter, growing 1.9 percent, with better weather conditions and intensified government interventions helping the sector recover from a full-year contraction in 2024.
Palay production in the first quarter of 2025 is expected to reach 4.72 million metric tons, with higher yields offsetting a decrease in rice planting area, according to the latest estimate of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The Philippines secured more than P925 million in preliminary sales leads at Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin 2026, reinforcing its push to capture higher-value European travelers and expand its long-haul market base.
Monde Nissin Corp. has received a Special Citation for Obliged Enterprises at the 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recognition Program, highlighting its progress in cutting plastic use and advancing circular packaging.
The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, together with the Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies, held a high-level conference in Makati City to celebrate 70 years of friendship between Japan and the Philippines.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has cleared a key section of the Alabang River, helping improve water flow and reduce flood risk in nearby communities, roads, and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).