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Consumer groups are strongly pushing back against the one-year state of national calamity proclamation issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. by demanding a…
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Consumer groups are strongly pushing back against the one-year state of national calamity proclamation issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. by demanding a…
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In economic terms, the 13th-month pay expands your budget line and allows the employed folks to spend a little extra — at least temporarily.
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ILOILO CITY — Western Visayas’ headline inflation climbed to 0.7 percent in October 2025, slightly higher than the 0.2 percent posted in September, but still…
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With the IRegIS now fully rolled out nationwide, consumers and businesses can complete regulatory transactions faster and with fewer steps.
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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has pushed back on calls by the National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms Inc. (NASECORE) for all power…
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Beyond economics, lowering interest rates is also about restoring trust.
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Music generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is as good as the real ones. In fact, listeners couldn’t tell if a song was made by a human or AI.
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The Department of Justice (DoJ) has issued a legal opinion clarifying that the appeals process for consumer complaints within the Department of Trade and…
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The Cement Manufacturers’ Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) received the “Industry Partnership for Quality Assurance” Award during the Department of Trade…
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The number of unemployed Filipinos fell to 1.96 million in September 2025, down from 2.03 million in August, according to the latest Labor Force Survey (LFS)…
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East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) posted a net income of P6.6 billion in the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong core revenue growth. The figure…
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Power distributors can soon deploy smart meters and other digital tools that promise faster, more accurate billing and real-time energy tracking, following the…
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The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) on 27 October 2025 urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to investigate the alleged sale of unverified…
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Filipinos may have a reason to celebrate towards the end of the year, as the Department of Trade and Industry assured that there will be no price increase on…
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German companies operating in the Philippines remain optimistic about the country’s economic prospects, with most respondents in the latest AHK (German…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment to remain apolitical on Sunday, saying it “gets the message” from a recent survey showing…
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More than 13,000 retailers have received the DTI Bagwis Seal of Excellence for responsible and consumer-friendly business practices.
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AFP says it “gets the message,” vows to stay focused on service, not sides.
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