
Fresh fuel hike looms as global supply risks intensify
Iran’s continued grip on the Strait of Hormuz, tighter US naval pressure on Iranian ports raising fears of prolonged disruption and large draws in crude and…
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Iran’s continued grip on the Strait of Hormuz, tighter US naval pressure on Iranian ports raising fears of prolonged disruption and large draws in crude and…
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The US blockade is designed to force Tehran to surrender its nuclear program.
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Northern Mindanao remains one of the country’s key economic powerhouses, retaining its position among only six regions with economies valued…
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The Philippines’ external trade surged to a record high in March 2026, signaling strong economic activity despite a widening trade gap driven by sustained…
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Motorists should brace for higher costs at the pump next week as industry data points to a significant price hike for both diesel and gasoline, potentially…
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Air travelers will get slight relief in the first two weeks of May, but flying costs remain elevated as fuel surcharges stay near historic highs.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not begun the process of choosing a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, as he remains focused on solving the…
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More than half a million Filipinos previously without legal identity have now been formally registered, as the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) expands…
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Rising fuel prices and unstable pump costs are starting to change how people look at transportation in the Philippines. What used to feel like a future problem…
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The economy of SOCCSKSARGEN grew 4.8 percent in 2025, outpacing the national average of 4.4 percent despite a tougher domestic…
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Recent fuel price rollbacks at gasoline stations across Kawit have done little to ease the financial burden on jeepney drivers, who say their earnings have yet…
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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has verified the birth records of more than 29,000 senior citizens nationwide, enabling them to access government…
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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has verified the birth records of more than 29,000 senior citizens nationwide, enabling them to access…
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A two-week ceasefire is set to end on Wednesday unless it is renewed.
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Construction activities in the Philippines showed a shift toward higher-value projects in February, as total building costs surged even while the number of…
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Only select products, such as imported rice and some meats, recorded price upticks after the 28 February US-Israel airstrike on Iran, which contributed to…
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Energy is often taken for granted — until it becomes scarce, expensive, or uncertain.
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It does not take much to disrupt this balance. A supply shock far from Manila tightens fuel access, and prices begin to rise.
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