President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assured Filipinos on Tuesday that the country’s fuel supply remains secure despite volatility in global oil markets triggered by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
The Department of Agriculture is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East following a US airstrike on Iran, warning that a prolonged escalation could quickly ripple through Philippine agriculture through higher fuel, fertilizer, and freight costs.
The proposed removal of the P1,620 travel tax is raising alarms in the Philippine tourism sector as the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) says critical infrastructure projects could face serious funding gaps.
At SM Investments Corp., growth is not just measured in pesos. It is measured in footsteps, baskets, and lingering smiles. The company has mastered the art of giving consumers reasons to return again and again.
The National Food Authority is ramping up rice procurement, distribution, and facility upgrades as it marks 54 years, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. affirming the agency’s vital role in steady, affordable rice supply for Filipinos.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has launched enforcement proceedings against the country’s three major mobile network operators, imposing daily fines of P100,000 each over persistently poor mobile broadband performance in parts of Metro Manila.
Indonesia ranks among Duolingo’s five fastest-growing global markets by daily active user growth, reflecting huge national demand for language learning. CEO Luis von Ahn confirmed this during talks with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York office, saying “We’re very interested in the Indonesian market” and highlighting plans to expand English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other language courses for local users.