GOVERNMENT interventions in the dairy sector caused milk output to rise to a record 43.3 million liters in 2025 or by 12.17 percent from 38.6 million liters  in 2024. The value of dairy production hit P1.67 billion that year. Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya of the National Dairy Authority (NDA) attributed the growth in milk output to the effectiveness of the …

THE sugar industry made a united front in pushing for regulation in the importation and use of artificial sweeteners which had threatened the very survival of the country’s sugarcane sector. In a signed manifesto, received by the Sugar Regulatory Administration last January 30, the Department of Agriculture and SRA were asked to prevent, if not stop, the growing influx of …

FOR ABOUT TWO years, the Philippines lost its 2nd place footing as top banana exporter. But last year, it regained such rank in what is seen as a vote of confidence for the country’s agricultural strategy and a springboard for more more aggressive export expansion, the Department of Agriculture said in a press release. DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel …

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest Bank) expects low- to mid-teen growth in assets and loans this year, building on strong performance in 2025. While full-year results for last year are yet to be released, the bank reported that as of end-October, net income rose 14 percent to ₱6.6 billion, revenues grew 16 percent to ₱37.3 billion, and consumer lending increased …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday said its monetary easing cycle is “nearing its end,” as domestic demand is expected to improve following a series of policy rate cuts since 2024. January inflation rose to 2 percent from 1.8 percent in December 2025, remaining at the lower end of the government’s 2–4 percent target and within the BSP’s …

The Philippine government’s total liabilities reached ₱17.71 trillion at the end of 2025, up 10.3 percent from ₱16.05 trillion at the close of 2024, as authorities emphasized that the debt portfolio remains resilient with the bulk sourced domestically. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed domestic creditors accounted for 68.4 percent of the total, or ₱12.12 trillion, while …

Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) has partnered with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) to provide foreign and returning Filipino retirees applying for the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) with priority banking, exclusive Time Deposit rates, and enhanced account services. Under the partnership, SRRV applicants can open Security Bank accounts as part of the SRRV process and enjoy premium onboarding support, …

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated, in partnership with Greensun Automotive Enterprises, Inc. under the Laus Group of Companies, opened the Suzuki Auto Bataan, further expanding the brand’s footprint in Central Luzon and strengthening accessibility for customers in the rapidly growing province of Bataan. The event was graced by local government leaders that included Bataan governor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III and Hermosa, …

Sailun Tire Philippines’ display of various tires in the market shone out bright during the 3-day Hardcore Manila at the Okada Manila Hotel in Paranaque City. The array of exciting new Sailun tires were simply hit among the visitors to the event that showcased Metro Manila’s wildest 4- and 2-wheeled machines at their very best. “We were simply overwhelmed with …

Kawasaki Philippines further strengthened its leadership in the Philippine tricycle segment in 2025 with commanding a 61.5 percent market share, supported by a 14.8 percent year-on-year growth, reinforcing Kawasaki’s position as the preferred motorcycle brand for livelihood and utility use nationwide. Beyond its dominance in the tricycle segment, Kawasaki Philippines also delivered a strong overall performance in 2025, recording 15.7 …