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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.