Philippines Business News

Parts of Metro Manila to have water interruptions this week

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday. Manila Water said that in Pasig City, some portions of Brgy. Ugong will have water service interruptions on June 22-23 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. because of line meter declogging and strainer declogging. Some areas in the villages of Obrero and Laging Handa in Quezon City will have no water on June

India seeks tariff advantage before implementing U.S. trade deal

ECB may hike rates again despite weak growth - BofA

Zelenskiy urges Belarus to remove equipment aiding Russian drone attacks

U.S. sanctions struggle to curb Iran, Russia, North Korea evasion tactics - WSJ

Swiss voters likely to reject stricter neutrality proposal, poll shows

Court orders trial for Spanish PM’s wife in corruption case

Trump says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool may be drained for repairs

Trump, Italy’s Meloni exchange fresh criticism over Iran war stance

U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks set to begin in Switzerland as Vance arrives

Zelenskiy warns of major Russian attack as strikes kill at least six

ACEN pours P1 billion into RE site expansion

ACEN Corp. of the Zobel family has injected an additional P1 billion into a subsidiary responsible for securing new strategic sites for its renewable energy expansion.

Beauty industry sees up to 10% growth in sales

The Philippine beauty industry is expected to continue blooming, with sales projected to grow by nine to 10 percent this year, driven by the high value placed by Filipinos on their physical appearance.

CBS doubles credit provisions

China Bank Savings Inc. is doubling its credit provisions this year as it braces for a weaker market, while keeping its branch expansion program on track to strengthen its retail banking presence.

Government expands college scholarships for coconut farmers

The government has expanded its scholarship program to support the college education of country’s coconut farmers or their families.

Health care spending rises to P1.87 trillion

Health care spending in the country rose by 15 percent in 2025, as Filipinos are placing more importance on taking care of their health.

Improved ube varieties in development at UPLB

Researchers from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños are looking to develop improved varieties of purple yam, or ube, as the root crop gains rising global acclaim.

Infrastructure, trust crucial in sustaining digital agriculture across ASEAN

Technology infrastructure may be foundational to digital agriculture, but access and connectivity are just the beginning. In ASEAN countries, it is critical to meet smallholder farmers halfway and provide them not just internet and devices, but community-wide support that will help them sustain digital farming practices.

Making the kids visit

An elderly man in Manila calls his son in Davao and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are separating. Forty-five years of misery is enough.”

Much-needed legislation

Every year, a new report comes out confirming what everyone already knows.

Onion farmers get credit line via Jollibee, BanKo partnership

The Jollibee Group Foundation has partnered with the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands to provide onion farmers access to financing that may help them improve their productivity and boost their income.

SM Prime expands office space portfolio

SM Offices, the commercial leasing arm of the Sy family’s SM Prime Holdings Inc., is set to deliver this year its newest Philippine Economic Zone Authority-accredited office tower in Quezon City that will add 31,000 square meters of office space to its portfolio.

WTE auction capacity increased to 400 MW

More capacity is now up for grabs in the country’s waste-to-energy auction, with the government raising the installation target and giving companies a longer runway to complete bid requirements.

Bitcoin Income Revolution: From BlackRock’s Monthly ETF to AIXAlpha’s Daily AI Strategy Contracts

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