Economy
Economy
Economy
Jollibee Might Take Highlands Coffee Public in Vietnam — From 56 Stores to Nearly 1,000
Economy
Marcos Ready to Slash Oil Excise Tax If Crude Hits $80 — Here's What That Means for You
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is preparing to ask Congress for emergency authority to cut excise taxes on petroleum products if Dubai crude oil prices breach the $80-per-barrel mark. With the Middle East conflict pushing prices up from $63 per barrel in late 2025 to the $76-$78 range now, this
Nation
MacBook Air M5 Is Here — And PH Prices Start at ₱72,990
Apple just dropped the new MacBook Air M5, and Philippine pricing is already confirmed. The 13-inch model starts at ₱72,990 (₱65,990 for students), while the 15-inch version goes for ₱85,990 (₱78,990 for education). Both will be available soon at local Apple stores and authorized resellers. Under
Economy
Asia-to-Europe Flights Na-skyrocket ang Presyo After Gulf Airport Shutdowns — OFWs Affected
If you've been planning a trip from Asia to Europe anytime soon, brace yourself — flight prices have gone through the roof after key Middle Eastern airports shut down due to the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran. Dubai, the world's busiest international airport handling over 1,000
Economy
Japan Pumps ₱8.2 Billion Into MRT-3 — Fewer Delays, Shorter Waits, Better Rides
Commuters along EDSA, rejoice — Japan just doubled down on making your MRT-3 ride less miserable. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Philippine Department of Finance signed a fresh 21.6-billion-yen loan agreement (roughly ₱8.2 billion) on Tuesday to fund the next phase of MRT-3 rehabilitation. The new
Politics
Marcos Wants Power to Slash Fuel Taxes — Here's What That Means for Your Gas Bill
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dropped a major announcement on Tuesday: he plans to ask Congress for emergency authority to cut excise taxes on petroleum products if Dubai crude oil prices breach $80 per barrel. It's a direct response to the ongoing Middle East conflict that's been
Economy
BIR Alert: Don't Fall for That Fake Tax Payment Notice — It's a Scam
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is sounding the alarm on a fake tax payment reminder currently making the rounds, warning Filipino taxpayers not to fall for what it has officially confirmed as a fraudulent document using the BIR's own template. BIR Commissioner Charlie Mendoza issued the advisory through
Economy
Ouch sa Bulsa: Gas Prices Jump ₱1.90/Liter as US-Iran Conflict Sends Oil Prices Soaring
Motorists across the Philippines are feeling the pinch yet again as fuel prices shot up for the eighth straight week — this time by a whopping ₱1.90 per liter for gasoline, ₱1.20 for diesel, and ₱1.50 for kerosene, effective 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 3. Major oil companies
Economy
Masakit sa Bulsa: Gas Prices Jump Another ₱1.90 Per Liter — 8th Straight Week of Hikes
Filipino motorists are bracing for yet another painful hit to their wallets as major oil companies announced massive price hikes effective Tuesday, March 3. Gasoline prices jumped by ₱1.90 per liter, diesel by ₱1.20, and kerosene by ₱1.50 — making this the 8th straight week of increases for
Nation
Finally, MRT-3 Gets a Major Glow-Up: Japan Loans ₱8.2 Billion for Full Restoration
Good news for the millions of commuters who ride the MRT-3 daily — the beleaguered train line is getting a massive ₱8.2-billion makeover, courtesy of Japan. The Department of Finance (DOF) announced on Tuesday that it has secured the third tranche of a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency
Economy
Brace Yourselves, Commuters: LTFRB Eyes Fare Hikes If Diesel Hits ₱60 Per Liter
Kung akala mo tapos na ang pasakit sa bulsa, think again. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now seriously considering provisional fare increases across nearly all types of public transport — but only if diesel prices hit the dreaded ₱60-per-liter mark. LTFRB Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II confirmed that