
Iran blockade imperils Phl economy
The ceasefire’s collapse is not merely possible, it is probable — unless one side blinks first.
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The ceasefire’s collapse is not merely possible, it is probable — unless one side blinks first.
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday called on the government to immediately reprioritize public spending and mobilize unused and excess funds to cushion…
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Senator Loren Legarda on Monday renewed her call to suspend excise tax and value-added tax on diesel and gasoline, warning that government response…
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Up to P40 billion may be required by the Department of Agriculture for additional funding to sustain support programs and prevent further strain on food…
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RFM Corp. is returning more cash to shareholders while preparing for a tougher year ahead, balancing strong earnings with rising cost pressures that could…
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Growth across ASEAN+3 (10 ASEAN member states plus China, Japan and South Korea) will moderate to 4.0 percent in 2026 and remain at that level in 2027, down…
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The blockade by the United States of the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend weighed on both the local bourse and foreign exchange market on Monday, 13 April, as…
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Shell will implement the highest rollback among oil companies, cutting gasoline prices by P6.50 per liter, kerosene by P11.50 per liter, and diesel by P23 per…
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The Marcos administration, right after the United States’ war with Iran started, was in analysis paralysis — a state of denial.
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‘If we remove the VAT on petroleum products, it will mainly benefit the oil market.’
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to announce a crucial decision on fuel excise taxes within this week, a move that could bring immediate relief to…
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Rising fuel costs are forcing the government to consider a substantial increase in support for the agriculture sector, with losses projected to reach as much…
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Measures showing how workers are exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) reflect technological capability rather than actual job losses or gains, underscoring…
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‘The Navotas Fish Port Complex was able to manage the significantly higher volume smoothly, ensuring proper unloading and distribution across the supply chain.’
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Fuel companies currently follow a ‘replacement cost’ scheme, where retail prices reflect the expected cost of replenishing inventory based on recent global…
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‘Any shaving of the price will help, whether it’s small or big.’
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BAGUIO CITY — The winding mountain routes of Baguio and Benguet are becoming the front line of a deepening transport crisis, as drivers and operators warn that…
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BAGUIO CITY — Motorists in Baguio City saw a mix of slight fuel price decreases and continued limited availability of some products, based on the latest…
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