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Oil, dollar surge as Middle East conflict sparks fears of energy shock

Global markets jolted into the new week after a dramatic escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran triggered fresh fears of an energy supply shock that could ripple through currencies, inflation and consumer prices worldwide.

Foundever first in PH to earn TESDA accreditation for CX training

Foundever has become the first company in the Philippines to receive a Certificate of Program Registration (CTPR) from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for its Customer Experience (CX) and Communications Training Level II program.

Pump prices jump over P1 anew as Middle East tensions bite

Fuel prices jump by more than P1 per liter this week, marking the eighth straight week of increases for gasoline and the ninth for diesel and kerosene, as global tensions in the Middle East continue to push oil costs higher.

Gov’t rushes fuel subsidy program as oil nears $80 a barrel 

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are speeding up the preparation of documents needed to release fuel subsidies to public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers as global oil prices near $80 per barrel.

SM Investment Corp. weighs exit from mining, plans to sell Atlas stake

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is considering selling its 30 percent stake in Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp., marking a possible exit from the mining sector.

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NFA boosts rice stocks, advances modernization at 54

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.

NTC fines 3 Telcos over poor Metro Manila broadband service 

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.

UK Trade Minister visits Jollibee in BGC

UK Trade Minister Anas Sarwar visited Jollibee’s BGC Triangle Drive store in Taguig City this week, as part of his official trip to the Philippines.

East Asian languages catch fire in Indonesia

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.
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