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Economic toll of obesity in PH drives care shift

Obesity and its related diseases are imposing a heavy economic toll on the Philippines, reshaping both health-care priorities and demand for new treatments such as semaglutide.

58 minutes ago

TESDA, Nestlé deepen partnership to upskill coffee farmers

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Nestlé Philippines have reaffirmed their partnership to support Filipino smallholder farmers, particularly in the coffee sector, through expanded training and sustainable livelihood programs.

1 hour ago

Aboitiz scales workforce development across economic estates

Aboitiz Economic Estates and Batangas State University have produced their first batch of industry-based micro credential graduates, signaling a deeper push to align workforce development with industrial expansion.

12 hours ago

BDO delivers solid first quarter earnings of P20.1B on lending strength

The Sy family-backed BDO Unibank, the country’s biggest lender by assets, opened 2026 with a modest earnings gain, as strong lending and fee-related businesses helped offset heavier provisioning tied to a more cautious risk stance.

17 hours ago

Ayala braces for slowdown as price shocks hit consumer wallets

Ayala Corp. warned rising interest rates and inflation could weigh on the consumer market, potentially threatening profit goals after a record year and prompting the country’s oldest conglomerate to dial back aggressive expansion.

19 hours ago

Toyota, Woven by Toyota debut AI stack for smart cities

Toyota Motor Corp. and Woven by Toyota are doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI) as the backbone of future mobility ecosystems, unveiling a suite of technologies designed to scale innovation inside and beyond Woven City.

20 hours ago

Bohol-Panglao airport begins phased terminal overhaul

Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA), the Philippines’ tenth-busiest gateway, has entered a new phase of development as Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. begins reconfiguring key terminal areas to improve passenger experience and operational flow.

20 hours ago

Ayala EV unit nears market share 'milestone' as fuel price spike drives demand surge

AC Mobility is riding a surge in electric vehicle (EV) demand as rising fuel prices accelerate adoption, prompting the country’s leading EV player to upgrade its long-term targets after securing about 80 percent of the new energy vehicle segment.

21 hours ago

Comm&Sense names PR veteran Andy Saracho as president

Strategic communications firm Comm&Sense Inc. has appointed veteran public relations practitioner Andres “Andy” B. Saracho as its president, bringing nearly four decades of experience in communications, journalism, and government service to the role.