Business World - June 01, 2026

Poll: May inflation likely hit 7.9%

Partnership with Japan may lift Philippines’ investment appeal but structural gaps persist

RoW bottlenecks seen weighing on Philippine infrastructure momentum

NG gross borrowings sharply decline in April

ACEN wins Australia RE contract, gets state-backed revenue support

Converge boosts network expansion in Philippine provinces

Ayala Corp. slides after MSCI changes, macro pressures

DigiPlus sees stable second quarter

Brittany bags two major plums at Real Estate Asia Awards 2026

India warns of weakest monsoon in 11 years, raising risk of inflation, poor harvests

MREIT expands beyond offices with retail asset pipeline

Meralco, Pasig LGU intensify campaign against urban blight

Meralco says open to rate relief measures

PHL bats for greater Japan market access for pomelo, banana, tuna

Thai RE firm eyes Philippine expansion

Key food commodity prices drop

Congress think tank: Rice prices projected to surge by up to 19.4%

Japan,

BYD dealership operator Evomile sees demand shift in favor of EVs

Borrowings,

From compliance to competitive advantage

PNOC buys LPG from US to boost PHL reserves

DoTr seeking higher bike lane budget for 2027

Philippines to join 2027 Japan Horticultural Expo

Coca-Cola Philippines wins dual honors at Synergy-YouGov Awards, topping trust and value rankings among Filipino consumers

Poll,

RoW,

Vietnam is Asia’s rising power to watch

One culture war

Chibu Lagman, the Amboy

Protecting kidney health through prevention, early detection, and innovation

Spurs end Thunder’s title defense, reach first NBA Finals since 2014

Wembanyama

NCR rules the overall medal tally in 19th straight Palarong Pambansa

World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura to play in inaugural WR Bughouse

Potapova upsets Gauff

Trump sends tougher terms to Iran for peace framework, officials say

Japan rejects claims of ‘new militarism,’ accuses China of rapidly arming

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

Defense chief positions Philippines as Indo-Pacific convergence hub

Filipinos urged to prepare evidence as US tightens residency review

Political dynasties’ hold in party-list systems undermine constitutional mandate

Marcos cites concern over policy continuity as Sara eyes 2028 run

Vietnamese leader

Vietnamese leader arrives in Manila

PRC exam fees exemption urged

200,000 jobs open for school preps

Auction rates seen mixed

Yields end mostly lower amid US-Iran talks

Peso may trade sideways as mart awaits Iran deal

PHL stocks may stay weak amid war-driven risks

BHP electrical workers to vote on Port Hedland strike

Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions

Yields,

Auction,

Peso,

Crude oil prices slide on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Wall St. hits new closing high on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes

Gold bullion rises on US-Iran ceasefire optimism but set for monthly decline

Copper slips after strong month as uncertainty over Iran deal curbs upswing

Sugar bounces back from four-week low; coffee down

EXECUTIVE FREEDOM

Dongfeng unveils ‘smart value’ EV

Freedom,

Thailand to host SITE 2026 as regional startup platform for innovation and investment

PHINMA Education chosen as project partner for Harvard Business School

Mapúa MCL expands partnership with Arizona State University

Skyro more than doubles PHL loan disbursements in 2025

Brand by JLo’s stylist now in Manila

From K-pop to K-glow: Lasers, facial firming drive South Korea’s new tourism wave

Aging like f ine wine

Pinoy Sudoku