Finance

P5,000 aid for Metro Manila PUV drivers starts March 17, as Marcos Jr. tackles fuel price hike amid Middle East tension.

Philippines bans Indiana poultry imports to protect its billion-peso industry from H5N1 avian flu; DA enforces strict quarantine protocols.

Maynilad fined P42.6M by MWSS for water service failures in S. Metro Manila; affected customers to get P432 rebate in April bills.

SEC to lift moratorium on new online lending platforms by April 2026, expanding access to credit with stricter consumer protections.

SSS launches facial verification for pensioners—secure ACOP compliance from home using quick biometric scans, protecting benefits and reducing fraud.

Price hikes in PH as Middle East tension lifts oil costs, pushing inflation; basic goods surge as gov’t mulls tax relief.

Oil prices slump 11% after Trump’s conflict resolution hint, offering potential relief for Malta’s energy costs amid geopolitical tensions.

Diesel price hike on March 10 up to ₱82.39/L prompts panic buying in PH. DOE assures 2 months’ reserves but warns against hoarding.

Fuel prices in the Philippines set to spike, with diesel and gasoline seeing significant hikes amid Middle East tensions, warns DOE.

MMDA acts to prevent price hikes with PHP 2.5B fuel aid for transport drivers and PHP 150M for farmers amid Middle East tensions.

STI Holdings’ net income jumps 18% to P1.08B despite lower enrollment, driven by higher revenues and strong retention rate in tertiary programs.

Philippines’ debt hits P18.13T amid strategic borrowing; impacts each Filipino with rising interest risks and service prioritization challenges.

Price Hike alert: Brace for potential P10/liter increase as Middle East tensions disrupt oil supply, impacting fuel and power rates in the Philippines.

Philippines eyes emergency powers for Pres. Marcos to cut fuel taxes amid soaring prices, aiming to ease transport and commodity costs.

Apple’s iPhone 17e debuts with 256GB storage at $599, doubling capacity with no price hike—a value game-changer for budget-focused Filipinos.

Paramount acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for $110B, reshaping global entertainment and streaming amid intense competition and media consolidation.

Robinsons Retail’s 2025 net income rises 6% to P6.7B, driven by consumer spending and store expansion, signaling robust retail growth.

PLDT shifts strategy, listing Vitro as a REIT to manage debt and boost growth, retaining control amid vital data center expansion in the Philippines.

Chinabank hits a record P28B net income in 2025, a 13% surge, fueled by strong loan growth and solid economic expansion in the Philippines.

AirAsia flights move to NAIA Terminal 1 by March 29, 2026. Check terminal details to avoid missing your flight. Arrive 3 hours early.