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Philippine seasonal crafts post gains at  Ambiente

Philippine seasonal crafts exporters booked stronger sales at Ambiente 2026 in Frankfurt, signaling resilience and rising demand in Europe’s sustainable-luxury segment despite mounting global trade pressures.

Four firms extend price freeze; DTI tightens oversight

Four major manufacturers have extended a voluntary price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) beyond the April 16 deadline, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Monday, reinforcing efforts to cushion consumers from rising production costs.

CREC profit rises 14% on refinancing gains

Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) posted a 14 percent increase in net income to P1.15 billion in 2025, driven by lower financing costs, rising service revenues, and steady electricity sales, highlighting improved profitability as the company expands its renewable portfolio.

BIR fast-tracks PNOC fuel imports amid crisis

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has expedited the emergency importation of petroleum products by PNOC Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC), issuing a special permit through its Large Taxpayers Service (LTS) to accelerate the transaction under a declared energy emergency.

Fuel prices surge again; diesel jumps over P12, gas hikes continue

Fuel prices will increase again on Tuesday, March 31, as global oil costs remain high under the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Subic EnerZone upgrading grid as Freeport demand rises

Subic EnerZone Corp., the AboitizPower-led electricity distributor at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, is preparing network upgrades to accommodate rising power demand as the economic hub expands, following a 25-year extension of its partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).

DA urges OFWs to explore agribusiness as extra or long-term income 

The Department of Agriculture encourages overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to look into agribusiness as a practical alternative source of income and sustainable livelihood for when they come back home to the Philippines.

Marcos vows to defend peso as oil-driven inflation pressures economy

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to use the government’s available foreign exchange reserves and policy tools to defend the peso against further depreciation, while acknowledging that surging oil prices and supply-side constraints continue to fuel inflation.

Palawan Group, RFC widen loan access via new partnerships

The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) and Radiowealth Finance Company (RFC) are expanding their partnership to simplify loan disbursements and repayments, combining branch-based services with digital payments to reach more Filipino borrowers.
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