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Economy

Marcos and South Korea's Lee Sign Big Deals — From Nuclear Power to Shipbuilding

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sat down at the Philippines-Korea Business Forum on Wednesday, March 4, and watched as Philippine and Korean firms inked at least 10 major business agreements spanning shipbuilding, nuclear energy, aerospace, critical minerals, supply chain and retail, and health and

Economy

Inflation Hits 12-Month High at 2.4% — Food Prices Are the Culprit

Bad news for Pinoy wallets: inflation accelerated to 2.4% in February 2026, hitting its fastest pace in 12 months, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority released Thursday. The main driver? Food and non-alcoholic beverages, which continue to eat into household budgets. The February figure is noticeably higher

Economy

Brace Yourself: DOE Warns Another Fuel Price Hike Is Coming Next Week as Middle East Tensions Heat Up

Motorists, brace your wallets — another fuel price increase is likely hitting pumps next Tuesday. The Department of Energy warned on Wednesday that global oil market volatility, driven by escalating Middle East tensions, will continue to push prices up. This comes right after a ₱1.90 per liter hike that took

Nation

End of the Road: Philtranco, the Philippines' Oldest Bus Company, Shuts Down After 112 Years

For generations of Filipinos, Philtranco was the bus you took when heading home to the province — the overnight ride from Pasay to Bicol, to Samar, to Leyte, to parts of Mindanao. On March 30, 2026, that era officially ends. Philtranco Service Enterprises Inc., the country's oldest bus operator

Economy

Jollibee Might Take Highlands Coffee Public in Vietnam — From 56 Stores to Nearly 1,000

Economy

Utang ng Gobyerno Breaks Record at ₱18.13 Trillion — And It's Still Climbing

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