At the recent Cybersecurity Summit in Vietnam, experts emphasized the increasing vulnerability of both businesses and households to digital threats. Key findings underscored the need for comprehensive protection strategies as cyberattacks grow more sophisticated.
Manila Water Co., Inc. posted a 15 percent increase in net income for the first half of 2025, reaching nearly ₱8 billion, underscoring sustained operational gains and robust top line growth in both its East Zone and nationwide businesses.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) reported a strong financial rebound in the second quarter of 2025, offsetting a subdued start to the year and highlighting the strength and adaptability of its diversified business portfolio.
The FAO Food Price Index rose by 1.6 percent in July to an average of 130.1 points, driven primarily by surging global prices of meat and vegetable oils, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Despite the monthly increase, the index remains 18.8 percent below its record high in March 2022, but 7.6 percent higher than in July 2024.