Strait of Hormuz closure push oil prices past $100/barrel
Global oil prices surged sharply, with Brent Crude for May delivery breaching USD100 per barrel for the first time in nearly four years as Iran threatened to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.
D.M. Wenceslao profit rises on Aseana momentum
D.M. Wenceslao and Associates Inc., a listed integrated property developer, posted stronger earnings in 2025 as stable rental income and improving residential sales lifted results, underscoring the growing maturity of its flagship Aseana City estate.
Honda hits breaks on EVs, faces JPY2.5T losses
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said Thursday, March 11, it is scrapping three planned electric vehicle models for North America in a dramatic strategy reset that could saddle the Japanese automaker with losses of up to JPU2.5 trillion (around USD16–billion).
DOTr cracks down on steep hikes in shipping rates
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has warned domestic shipping lines against imposing steep passenger fare hikes, signaling tighter oversight from regulators led by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
Subic charts bold course into cruise facility
The Subic Bay Freeport Zone is plotting a major leap into the regional cruise tourism market with plans to build a dedicated cruise ship terminal worth about P10 billion, an investment that also coincides with renewed shipbuilding activity and expanding container operations in the port hub.
