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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on April.

  1. THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is under increased pressure to deliver more aggressive or off-cycle rate hikes after April 2026 inflation surged to 7.2 percent, surpassing projections.

    Inflation spike raises odds of rate hike

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may consider an off-cycle rate hike after April inflation surged to 7.2%, driven by rising food and energy costs amid…

  2. PSEi declines, peso remains near record lows

    PSEi declines, peso remains near record lows

    The Philippine Stock Exchange Index fell 1.26% as investors turned risk-off amid inflation concerns, rising oil prices, Fed policy uncertainty, and peso…

  3. PSEi extends decline as risk aversion deepens

    PSEi extends decline as risk aversion deepens

    Anticipation of broader price hikes and additional policy tightening dampened trading even as the peso marginally depreciated P60.71 from previously P60.70 per…

  4. Natgas plants acted as buffer vs outage

    Natgas plants acted as buffer vs outage

    Luzon grid hits first yellow alert of 2026 as plant outages strain supply, with gas facilities stepping in to stabilize power amid rising demand and renewable…

  5. SECRETARY Cristina Roque

    Supermarts to hold prices until 30 April

    DTI says prices of basic goods will stay stable until April 30 as manufacturers agree to hold off increases, easing consumer burden amid global tensions.

  6. Stocks decline on renewed geopolitical risks

    Stocks decline on renewed geopolitical risks

    The PSEi fell 0.84% to 5,948.33 as Philippine markets reopened after Holy Week amid Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, and inflation worries. The peso…

  7. CHARLIE Day and Chris Pratt in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

    Movies to hit big screen this April

    April 2026 delivers must-watch films, from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to The Mummy, featuring stars like Zendaya and Keanu Reeves in a diverse lineup of…

  8. DTI: Basic goods prices remain stable

    DTI: Basic goods prices remain stable

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assures Filipinos that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities remain stable until at least April 16,…

  9. THE first batch of diesel shipment-142,000 barrels of diesel which is part of a total 165.68 million liters or 1.042 million barrels of government-procured diesel under its Strategic Fuel Reserve, designed to cushion the country against global oil supply and price fluctuations.

    DOE: 143M liters of diesel arriving in April

    The Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corp. has secured a total of 165.68 million liters or about 1.042 million barrels of diesel for the country’s…

  10. IBF champion Pedro Taduran and lead trainer Carl Peñalosa are set to reunite before the month ends in Las Vegas.

    Taduran ramps up Vegas workouts

    IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran intensifies training in Las Vegas ahead of his third title defense on 3 April against Gustavo Perez at Pechanga Resort…