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INSIDER FOCUS | Tetra Pak bets on value-added future for PH coconuts

The Philippine coconut industry has long been synonymous with copra, coconut oil and raw agricultural exports. But a quiet transformation is underway—one that could shift the industry's center of gravity from commodity production to higher-value food processing, creating more jobs, attracting investment and allowing farmers to capture a bigger share of the global coconut boom.

22 minutes ago

DigiPlus Brazil expansion hits wall, putting South Africa in focus

Brazil has shut down online betting, upending DigiPlus Interactive Corp.’s first overseas expansion.

29 minutes ago

Fresh-mixed cocktails target convenience for at-home drinkers

Tanduay is seeking to make cocktail preparation more convenient for consumers by giving them a way to mix flavored drinks fresh without requiring a more elaborate home-bar setup.

45 minutes ago

TECNO targets wet-screen usability with touch recognition upgrade

Smartphone makers have spent years improving resistance to water, but keeping a touchscreen usable when water, sweat or oil interferes with touch input presents a separate challenge. TECNO is addressing that everyday friction with technology designed to keep its latest device responsive under conditions where conventional touchscreen operation can become less reliable.

1 hour ago

Carmen’s Best founder turns business lessons into life playbook

Building Carmen’s Best from surplus dairy milk taught Francisco “Paco” D. Magsaysay that entrepreneurship is only part of a broader journey shaped by resilience, family, purpose and the choices made through setbacks.

1 hour ago

AS Watson health sales rise 10% as preventive care demand grows

AS Watson’s global health sales grew 10 percent over the past year as consumers increasingly sought products and services focused on preventive healthcare, self-care and healthier lifestyles.

1 hour ago

INSIDER VIEW | Digital payments need more than lower fees

Fund transfer fees have become a focal point in the Philippines’ digital payments debate. In 2021, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) imposed a moratorium on fee increases. In June 2026, it lifted that moratorium through BSP Circular No. 1238, which sets rules for how financial institutions price fund transfers.

1 hour ago

PISA gains spotlight Smart, Khan Academy education partnership

Filipino students’ improved performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment is putting renewed attention on public-private initiatives aimed at addressing the country’s persistent learning challenges.

2 hours ago

WINNING | DigiPlus doubles down on homegrown digital games

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is leaning on homegrown livestream bingo and digital versions of traditional Filipino perya games as it expands its portfolio of locally tailored online entertainment.