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Diesel, kerosene prices to jump by over P10 per liter
Massive oil price hike starting tomorrow, July 21, 2026.
Read more →Sun Life Philippines wins 2 awards at Insurance Asia Awards 2026
Sun Life Philippines has been recognized for excellence in both innovation and employee engagement.
Read more →Pebsteel factory gains LEED Gold for sustainable operations
Pebsteel’s factory in Ho Chi Minh City has been awarded LEED Gold from the US Green Building Council.
Read more →Unioil, Aramco open first station in Sucat and bring premium fuel experience to Filipino drivers
Unioil Petroleum Philippines has opened the first Aramco-branded fuel station in the country.
Read more →BIR clarifies rules on one-time property transactions
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued a guide clarifying rules for one-time property tax transactions.
Read more →Document gaps hamper AMLC flood control probe
Delays and gaps in the submission of contracts, bank records and other key documents are hampering efforts to trace funds linked to alleged irregularities in flood control projects, according to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).
Read more →DOE keeps close watch on $5-B EDC takeover bid
Indonesian conglomerate Barito Group’s $5-billion bid for the Philippines’ largest geothermal company is set to face government scrutiny over its potential impact on power supply.
Read more →DOE: Semirara coal auction likely to resume this month
The government has signaled the possible resumption of the Semirara coal auction this month, even as the Consunji Group pushes back against sharing asset data with rival bidders.
Read more →Government seeks P9 billion funding for new LRT-2 trains
Commuters may see their waiting time at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) cut to under six minutes, that is, if the government finds P9 billion to fund the purchase of new train sets.
Read more →IBPAP needs LGU support
Our information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry has been acknowledged as one of the most productive dollar-earning sectors.
Read more →More greed than fear
In our June 8 article, “Has the Tech Bubble Burst?
Read more →Philippines wants to wrap up FTA talks with European Union before November
The Philippines is pushing for the conclusion of its free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU) before November as the parties work on a compromise on the agriculture sector.
Read more →RLC goes full throttle on logistics expansion
Robinsons Land Corp.’s Robinsons Logistix and Industrials Inc. (RLX) is mapping out an expansion push to support the demand for reliable and strategically located logistics facilities in the country.
Read more →‘Salary loan reforms a boon to thrift bank lending’
Mid-sized banks expect lending growth to remain steady this year as demand for credit continues to rise, but the industry wants safeguards on longer salary loan terms to prevent borrowers from becoming overburdened.
Read more →SM’s ‘Once upon a time in China’
In the early ’90s, Jet Li conquered the box office with the martial arts epic “Once Upon a Time in China.”
Read more →Stocks chasing catalysts to sustain momentum
Stronger catalysts will need to show up to support the market’s ongoing positive momentum following a successful return to the 6,400 level last week.
Read more →Strong sales push aggressive 7-Eleven expansion in Visayas and Mindanao
Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC) will focus on opening new stores in Visayas and Mindanao, as part of its nationwide expansion goal to hit 5,000 locations.
Read more →Tenacity
The dictionary defines tenacity as the quality of being persistent, resolute, and unwavering in the pursuit of a goal.
Read more →British Chamber to host annual Great British Golf Tournament at Wack Wack
The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines prepares for The Great British Golf Tournament 2026 on August 14 at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club.
Read more →BFAR, British Embassy Manila advance fisheries innovation, global collaboration in SAFET 2026
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) and the British Embassy Manila have partnered to co-host the Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technologies (SAFET) Conference 2026, set from September 8-10 in Cebu.
Read more →Delta Air Lines to resume nonstop Manila–Los Angeles flights in 2027
Delta Air Lines, a major airline in the United States, announced that it will launch nonstop flights between Manila and Los Angeles next year.
Read more →ASEAN ascending
Southeast Asia is no longer just a digital adoption story.
Read more →BPI profit slips to P32.8 billion in H1
Bank of the Philippine Islands saw its net income slip in the first half as a sharp rise in credit-loss provisions and higher operating costs offset double-digit revenue and loan growth.
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