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    Diesel prices seen rising up to P1.20/L Tuesday

    Motorists and transport operators brace for another round of fuel price hikes on Tuesday, with diesel expected to rise by as much as P1.20 per liter and gasoline by up to P0.50 per liter, according to Jetti Petroleum Inc.

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    Boeing deepens strategy cuts as operations take center-stage – sources

    Boeing Co has embarked on deeper-than-expected cuts in its strategy ranks, halving the number of planners working within key divisions as it refocuses energies on tackling industrial pressures, people familiar with the matter said.
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    Agriculture

    Cyclone Crising, Habagat cause ₱52.7M in farm losses

    The combined impact of Tropical Cyclone Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (habagat) has caused initial agricultural damage amounting to ₱52.74 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The losses affect 2,099 farmersover 2,466 hectares, resulting in 2,147 metric tons of lost produce.

    Corporate

    Top Line projects strong 2025 performance on aggressive fuel retail expansion

    Cebu-based Top Line Development Corp. is forecasting a banner year in 2025, driven by aggressive expansion in its fuel retailing business just months after its April listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

    Banking & Insurance

    “No new tax, just fairer rules”

    The Department of Finance (DOF) has debunked misinformation surrounding the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act or CMEPA, clarifying that the law does not impose a new tax, but rather standardizes existing rates to correct long standing inequities in the tax system.
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    Markets

    Shari’ah-compliant bonds touted as tool for inclusion

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), through the Islamic Finance Coordination Forum (IFCF), hosted the “Stakeholders’ Forum on Domestic Sukuk Issuance” to expand access to financing for Muslim-owned enterprises by promoting Sukuk, or Islamic bonds.

    Travel

    BPI helps make dream trips happen at TME 2025

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) returns as the official bank partner of Travel Madness Expo 2025, offering consumers an extensive suite of travel financing and lifestyle loan services aimed at helping Filipinos turn dreams into reality.
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    Energy

    Diesel prices seen rising up to P1.20/L Tuesday

    Motorists and transport operators brace for another round of fuel price hikes on Tuesday, with diesel expected to rise by as much as P1.20 per liter and gasoline by up to P0.50 per liter, according to Jetti Petroleum Inc.

    Transport & Communications

    DOTr to integrate Rush PH app for real-time rail updates

    In a move signaling greater digital transformation in public transportation, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has announced the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) full support for the integration of Rush PH, a commuter-driven, web-based application that provides real-time train arrival data across Metro Manila’s rail network.
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    Property

    RLC to build Asia’s first pro pickleball hub in Pasig

    Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the Gokongwei-led property giant, is investing up to ₱1 billion to develop Asia’s first tournament-grade pickleball facility — a landmark project set to elevate the regional sports infrastructure landscape.

    Environment

    NAIA flooding eased by massive SMC-led river rehabilitation

    A joint river rehabilitation initiative by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and the New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) is significantly easing flooding in areas around the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and parts of Paranaque City, offering both environmental and public benefits.
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    Technology

    Smart opens pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Z7 Series

    Smart Communications has opened pre-orders for the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z7 Series—comprising the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE—from 9 to 31 July, giving Filipino users early access to Samsung’s latest foldable innovations following their global debut at Galaxy Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York.

    Health & Science

    Poor internet threatens PH healthcare, doctors warn

    At least 53 Philippine medical and healthcare associations have formally urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to sign the Konektadong Pinoy bill, warning that the country’s poor digital infrastructure threatens to undo progress in universal healthcare delivery.
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    Opinion

    Duty, drugs, dismissal

    It was a sight to behold: billions of pesos worth of seized drugs, sealed in plastic, and under heavy security fed into a roaring industrial incinerator. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stood by, face mask on, watching calmly, almost dispassionately.

    A Promise the Nation Can’t Comprehend

    For years, the Philippines has looked ahead with optimism, banking on its so-called “demographic sweet spot.” With around two-thirds of the population between the ages of 15 and 65, the country seemed poised for rapid economic growth—a young, able-bodied workforce ready to fuel productivity and progress.

    Vote smart or pay the price

    You can feel it in the air, even if no one says it out loud. The world is tilting, and tension is building between countries that no longer trust each other. The US and China—two giants locked in a stare-down—are turning tariffs into weapons. Everyone knows what comes next: slower global growth, just when the world is finally getting back on its feet after the pandemic.

    The Duterte Arrest: A Complicated Affair of Sovereignty and Justice

    Here we are again, watching the political drama unfold with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. It’s strange how something that’s supposed to be about justice often turns into a series of complex, tangled arguments, full of political posturing and personal pride.