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Ajinomoto Philippines Unveils Plans for New Factory to meet Growing Market Demand in the Philippines

Manila Standard · August 28, 2025

Start of Operation April 2028, Total Capital Investment of Approximately PHP 9.1B Makati City, Philippines – August 28, 2025 – Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC), will construct a new factory in TARI Estate, a development under the Aboitiz...

[Press Release] China Fruit 2025 Grandly Opens, Focusing on Full Industry Chain Exchange and Cooperation

Produce Report ·

This content has been published as provided by its author. It has only been modified from its original version to follow Produce Report editorial guidelines and for necessary website formatting. Aug. 27, 2025 — In the golden season of harvest, the...

Batangas DPWH district engineer posts bail over alleged bribe try

Inquirer · August 29, 2025

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Batangas 1st District Engineer Abelardo Calalo arrives at the Batangas Provincial Prosecutor, Hall of Justice, Batangas City on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, for the inquest proceedings. —INQUIRER photo /...

The Philippines reinforces its title as a formidable Asian culinary hub

Inquirer · August 28, 2025

For the longest time, the country sat on the bleachers, watching others as they stake their claim on the dining table. But this 2025, the Philippines gets its rightful seat, front and center, as it becomes the most happening and busiest player in...

Leylah Fernandez thanks Filipino fans as she reaches US Open 3rd round

Inquirer · August 28, 2025

FILE PHOTO NEW YORK – Filipino Canadian Leylah Fernandez thanked her Filipino fans as she prepares for a marquee showdown with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the US Open. Fernandez closed out her straight-sets win over France’s...

Partido Lakas ng Masa (the Philippines): Reject AUKUS, no to Australian intervention and imperialist war games, no to US recolonisation

LINKS · August 29, 2025

[Editor’s note: Filipino socialist activists Merck Maguddayao, Reihana Mohideen and Aya Clamor, from the Partido Lakas ng Masa (Party of the Labouring Masses), will be speaking at Ecosocialism 2025, September 5-7, Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. For...

Security Bank seals P11.59-billion investment for 25% stake in Home Credit Philippines

Manila Standard · August 28, 2025

Security Bank Corp. said Thursday it finalized a P11.59-billion investment for a 25-percent stake in Home Credit Philippines (HCPH). The bank said it purchased the stake in HC Consumer Finance Philippines Inc. (Home Credit Philippines) from MUFG...

Elijah Canlas on films, music, and keeping Philippine cinema alive

Manila Standard · August 28, 2025

Elijah Canlas, 25, long regarded as one of Philippine cinema’s most versatile young actors, is expanding his career beyond film. At The Year of Elijah: Exhibit of a Multimedia Force, he discussed his growing music career, an upcoming album, and a...

China's activities in Ren'ai Jiao legitimate, lawful, beyond reproach: FM responds to Philippine official's resupply claim

Global Times ·

The Philippine illegally grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre at Ren'ai Jiao Photo: China Coast Guard Ren'ai Jiao, as part of Nansha Qundao, is China's territory. The activities of Chinese ships in waters within China's jurisdiction are legitimate,...

From Cannes to Canada: Why ‘Agapito’ is the Filipino short everyone’s talking about

Inquirer · August 29, 2025

The cheers haven’t died down from Cannes, yet the team behind “Agapito” already has another reason to celebrate. The short film, co-directed by Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Danelle Romero, has been officially selected for the Short Cuts Programme at...

How Tims China is using food and loyalty to win over Chinese consumers

Inside Retail Asia · August 29, 2025

usted corporate EBITDA turned positive at RMB2.2 million ($300,000), marking a second return to the black in two years. Tims China’s CEO Yongchen Lu said the company’s priorities remain expanding its franchise system and driving food-led growth....

Philippines seeking US tariff exemptions for selected exports

Business World · August 28, 2025

By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES is asking the US to exempt exports of agricultural products and other goods from the 19% tariff imposed by US President Donald J. Trump, a Trade official said on Thursday. Trade...

Bankrupted online retailer cites tariffs and consumer confidence

Fairfield County Business Journal - Connecticut · August 28, 2025

A Hudson Valley online clothing retailer says tariffs, a decline in consumer confidence, and onerous financing deals have led it to file for bankruptcy protection. Casual 21 USA Corp., of Woodbridge, Sullivan County, estimated assets up to $50,000...

Consumer push to drive rise in Philippine banks’ nonperforming loans

Business World · August 28, 2025

S&P GLOBAL RATINGS expects Philippine banks’ nonperforming loans (NPL) to increase over the next two years amid their aggressive expansion into the consumer segment. “We are observing an uptick in the NPL ratios in these unsecured loan segments....

Philippines with Australia and Canada hold naval drills amid tensions rising in South China Sea

Defense News Security News Army Recognition ·

On August 27, 2025, the Armed Forces of the Philippines reported the conclusion of a large-scale maritime drill east of Bajo de Masinloc, conducted in coordination with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy. The exercise unfolded...

Global Ideas, Local Impact: What the Philippines can learn from international sus-tainability laws — 2

Business World · August 28, 2025

In Part 1 of this series*, we outlined 10 sustainability laws that the Philippine Congress must pursue to build a greener and more resilient nation. But the Philippines need not reinvent the wheel. Around the world, countries are already making...

Taipei mum on rumors minister is in Philippines

Taipei Times · August 28, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday confirmed that a business delegation is visiting the Philippines, but declined to say whether Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) is part of the group, as Philippine lawmakers raised...

Alsons pushes renewable energy sources for Mindanao, Visayas

Minda News · August 28, 2025

TAGUM CITY (MindaNews / August 28) — The Alsons Power Group is embracing renewable energy sources to help fulfill its promise of providing affordable and sustainable power for Mindanao and Visayas, its chief executive officer (CEO) said. Antonio...

Climate change and consumer behavior

Business World · August 28, 2025

Climate change has significantly intensified over the years, impacting lives around the world. In a recent Deloitte study, more than half of respondents said they have experienced at least one extreme weather event, pushing majority of them to...

Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit Returns Amid Record Sales Growth

CleanTechnica · August 28, 2025

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) will host its 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit from October 23-25 at SMX Convention Center Manila, as new...