Economy
Fuel Tax Pause Law Is In — Pero Hindi Pa Automatic ang Bawas sa Presyo
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Economy
Economy
No Brand's PH Run Ends in June as Robinsons Cuts 11 Stores
No Brand's time in the Philippines is heading for an exit, with Robinsons Retail Holdings saying all 11 standalone branches will shut down by the end of June 2026. The announcement came on March 25, as the company said the Korean specialty grocery chain no longer fits its
Economy
House Gives Marcos a Fuel-Tax Switch as Oil Pain Hits Hard
The House of Representatives has approved a measure that would let President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel as oil prices keep climbing because of conflict in the Middle East. Rappler reported that 247 lawmakers backed the bill, while the Makabayan bloc voted against it.
Economy
Power Bills Alert: PH May Lean Harder on Coal Para Di Lumobo ang Rates
Source: The Manila Times | Subject: Sharon Garin
Economy
May P10K Na, May Fare Cut Pa: Marcos Rolls Out Bigger Fuel Help for PUV Sector
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the rollout of new government relief measures meant to soften the blow of fuel price volatility linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Sa madaling sabi, the administration is trying to keep transport costs from hitting drivers and commuters even h
Economy
Dirty Fuel, Temporary Fix: PH Allows Euro-II for Older Vehicles Amid Oil Shock
Department of Energy fuel policy
Economy
Budget Check: DBM Says Nearly Two-Thirds of 2026 Funds Already Out
More than half of the Philippines’ 2026 national budget has already been released as of the end of February, according to the Department of Budget and Management. DBM data showed P4.31 trillion had gone out from the P6.793-trillion General Appropriations Act, or about 63.5 percen
Economy
DOE’s Fuel Flex Move: Older Rides, Jeepneys Get Temporary Euro II Option
Philippines allows lower-grade fuel amid oil crisis
Economy
Palay Buying Game Plan: NFA Waits for End-March Window to Refill Rice Buffer
The National Food Authority plans to ramp up palay purchases by the end of March as it works to rebuild the country’s rice buffer stock without pushing market prices even higher. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said buying too aggressively during the current harvest period could add pressure on traders
Economy
Globe Fiber Lumakas: Subscriber Base Jumps 43% in Big Digital Push
Globe Telecom
Economy
Hindi Pa Red Alert: Palace Says Oil Crisis Still Under Control
Malacañang says the country is not yet at the point where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. needs to declare a national emergency over rising fuel prices. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the situation is still manageable, even as pump prices continue to climb because of tensions in the Middle East.
Economy
Diesel Lifeline Muna: Gov't Secures 300,000-Barrel Fuel Buffer
The government is scrambling to keep diesel flowing as the global oil crisis keeps tightening, and the Department of Energy says a shipment of 300,000 barrels is due to arrive next week. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the stock was bought through the Philippine National Oil Co. from a