The Department of Agriculture is pushing for a policy requiring rice importers to invest in local rice infrastructure before they can bring in foreign shipments, a measure being included in the proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment Act or RICE Act.

The Philippine automotive industry endured a slower first half of 2026, but a sharp June rebound and accelerating demand for electrified vehicles are providing momentum for a stronger second half.

Global cybersecurity leader Fortinet, listed on the NASDAQ as FTNT, has rolled out new features for its unified endpoint platform FortiEndpoint, designed to help organizations adopt artificial intelligence safely, protect sensitive information, and lower overall security risk.