
Shocks converge
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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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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The government is expanding access to subsidized rice as rising fuel costs continue to strain household budgets, with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directing…
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The longer the crisis the deeper the effect. The impact of the ongoing oil crisis on Filipino households suggests that 1.34-million Filipinos face the prospect…
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Low-income households are set to receive larger and more predictable electricity discounts after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) formalized the flow of…
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Canadian business groups across Asia have formed a new regional alliance aimed at strengthening trade ties and expanding opportunities in the Indo-Pacific,…
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Maxim Rides & Food Delivery backed a proposal to temporarily reduce ride-hailing commissions as drivers deal with rising fuel costs. The company said it…
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In a bid to position Manila as a premier destination for combat sports, the 2026 Asia and Oceania SAMBO Championships take the spotlight from 23 to 28 June at…
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Consumers are increasingly choosing supermarkets over local markets as prices of fresh goods continue to climb, prompting buyers to compare costs and adjust…
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Approximately 80,000 workers in Manila will receive free rice under a new local assistance program designed to ease the burden of rising grocery prices,…
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The Pag-IBIG Fund has allocated P6.3 billion to finance the construction of dormitories and rental housing for students and educators at state universities and…
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Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. (SPAVI) reported a 20 percent decline in core net income in 2025, as softer discretionary spending and higher costs from…
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A record 44 teams, including an entry from New Zealand, will duke it out in the fourth edition of the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL)…
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Japan is pulling out all the stops to help least developed countries, including the Philippines, overcome the challenges of high fuel and other commodity…
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The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has appointed Atty. Ronel U. Buenaventura as its new executive director, reinforcing its push for asset recovery and…
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As global uncertainty intensifies, finance leaders across Southeast Asia agreed to strengthen regional financial defenses, with ASEAN officials reaffirming…
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The high cost of fuel may have reduced the number of cars on the road, but it has not eased traffic.
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — The local government of Cagayan de Oro City has declared a State of Energy Emergency, triggering the release of millions of pesos in…
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Manila is set to take center stage in the global theatre scene as Theatre Group Asia (TGA) unveils a major casting coup: Morissette will portray Middle Allie…
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