
Supermarket owners warn price uptick if oil price hikes persist
Fuel prices were hiked yesterday, albeit on a staggered basis. Supermarket owners say if the Israel-Iran conflict escalates and the price of fuel rises even…
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Fuel prices were hiked yesterday, albeit on a staggered basis. Supermarket owners say if the Israel-Iran conflict escalates and the price of fuel rises even…
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The market reacted after the US launched a surprise strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities on 21 June 2025, which raised fears of a wider regional conflict.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet with his economic team to assess the impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said Monday.
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‘This escalation raises concerns about potential disruptions in global oil supply, especially if the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, becomes a…
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If oil breaches $80 per barrel, the government will provide fuel subsidies for public transport drivers and fisherfolk.
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After years of saying a nuclear-armed Iran was an existential threat to it, Israel mounted a brilliant, stealthy assault last Friday.
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The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) upsized its award of Treasury bills (T-bills) to P26.7 billion from P25 billion on Monday, despite partially higher interest…
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For the Philippines, a net importer of oil and heavily reliant on Middle Eastern supply chains, the implications would be dire. Fuel prices at the pump could…
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The study underscores a simple but vital truth: clean, safe groundwater is critical for the future of the Philippines
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The country’s economic team cautioned that higher inflation and unemployment rates could result if the P200 minimum wage hike for private-sector workers…
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A notable shift is occurring among Filipino families, as a recent survey revealed both improvements and ongoing challenges in their perceptions of poverty.…
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Consumers remain optimistic about the economy over the next 12 months, driven by prospects of higher incomes, more job opportunities, and stable inflation…
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‘If it weren’t for the trade war, the market would be feeling pretty good.’
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Exporters should now consider the Middle Eastern market, the rest of Asia, as well as Africa, instead of the US alone.
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‘Most chief economists (87 percent) anticipate that businesses will respond to uncertainty by delaying strategic decisions, increasing recession risks.’
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Commerce chief says the high-stakes visa-for-investment scheme could raise $1 trillion — but critics warn of espionage, corruption, and inequality.
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