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Philippine inflation surged to 7.2% in April, the highest in three years, raising the odds of an off-cycle Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas rate hike. Learn how…
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Philippine inflation surged to 7.2% in April, the highest in three years, raising the odds of an off-cycle Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas rate hike. Learn how…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed measures to lower rice prices in the Philippines as inflation rises to 7.6 percent, with officials attributing food…

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will resume nationwide Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) operations in May, restoring market-driven electricity…

Malacañang flags the Philippine peso’s slide to P61.5 against the US dollar, blaming a strong greenback, Middle East tensions and surging global oil prices.…

Fuel prices in Baguio City remain mostly stable as of April 30, with minor diesel and gasoline adjustments but a sharp kerosene price spike in select areas.…

‘We are carrying over strong momentum, building on the actions we took in 2025 to strengthen our balance sheet and lay the foundation for sustainable growth.’
UnionBank of the Philippines posted a 167% jump in Q1 2026 net income to P3.8 billion, powered by strong loan growth, higher core revenues, improved margins…
Informal settlements line the edge of the container port area in Manila, as seen from a pedestrian overpass along Mel Lopez Boulevard. A recent study by the…

Airline passengers face soaring ticket prices as the Civil Aeronautics Board hikes fuel surcharges to a record Level 19, sharply increasing domestic and…


Ejercito also warned that the Philippines’ heavy reliance on imported fuel and coal continues to drive up costs.

Philippine government debt hits a record P18.16 trillion as of February 2026, driven by domestic borrowing, while external obligations decline amid stable debt…

Rising fuel prices in Metro Manila are driving commuters to shift from cars to bicycles and public transport, as local governments coordinate with the MMDA to…

Metro Manila sees a sharp rise in self-harm cases among youth in early 2026, prompting calls for stronger parental supervision of digital spaces and community…

Metro Manila police report a significant rise in self-harm cases, urging vigilance and community awareness. Learn how early intervention and monitoring online…

DA warns rice prices could rise by August due to the US-Israel war’s impact on oil, affecting farmers, supply, and local food security.

: The DOE says fuel supply remains sufficient despite expected price increases, as the government boosts imports and urges oil firms to stagger price…

Cebu Pacific suspends five international routes and reduces frequencies on nine others due to rising fuel costs amid Middle East tensions. Discover how these…

NFA says it will delay palay procurement to prevent price increases, assures stable rice supply and sufficient buffer stock nationwide.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directs the DTI to ensure sufficient food supply and stable prices through close coordination with manufacturers and intensified…