
WESM restarts; bill spikes likely
Market-driven electricity pricing is set to return as the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) resumes nationwide operations starting in May, following…
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Market-driven electricity pricing is set to return as the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) resumes nationwide operations starting in May, following…
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The US Department of Agriculture said output for marketing year 2026 to 2027 may fall to 1.93 million metric tons, down from an estimated 1.95 million MT in…
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The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) resumed its decline, slumping to 5,833.64 (-1.26 percent) as investors ended the shortened trading week in…
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Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday urged city government workers, particularly outdoor frontliners, to take immediate precautions against extreme…
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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Consumer confidence was pessimistic even before the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with Filipinos staying wary amid lingering concerns over government…
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‘We’re being proactive — we’re staying ahead of the curve, we’ll do as many hikes as necessary; normally, it would be a succession of small rate hikes, but it…
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The BSP forecasts inflation at 6.3 percent in 2026, and 4.3 percen for 2027, exceeding the bank’s 2 to 4 percent target range due to broadening price pressures…
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Fuel prices are expected to move mixed next week, with diesel likely to see a third consecutive rollback, while gasoline may remain steady or post a slight…
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Compared to November 2025, the Net Gainers score dropped sharply in urban areas from -10 to -32, and in rural areas from -3 to -18.
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The Social Weather Survey of 2026 found 50 percent of adult Filipinos experienced a decline in living conditions, with 26 percent reported no change, and 23…
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised an El Niño alert, with the weather phenomenon expected to hit…
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that an El Niño Alert has been raised with the season…
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A new policy briefing is calling on the Bank of Korea to accelerate financing for next-generation infrastructure as rising demand from digital systems…
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Cavite was projected to experience another day under the “danger” heat index based on a forecast by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
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Physical stores are being repositioned as key battlegrounds for future retail growth as brands move to capture the rising spending influence of Generation…
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Being a Barbie girl in theory is all gloss, glow, and perfect lighting.
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‘Despite geopolitical tensions and heightened uncertainty, we will stay the course in stabilizing the economy and strengthening social protection to sustain…
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