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Marcos signs law allowing fuel tax relief

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed into law Republic Act No. 12316, a measure granting him the authority to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products in response to surging global oil prices.

Consortium begins P2.1B microgrid projects in underserved areas

A power consortium has started building 24 microgrid projects worth about P2.1 billion to bring electricity to remote communities in Palawan, Cebu, and Quezon Province.

Tookitaki expands Philippine presence, boosts anti-crime push 

Tookitaki has expanded its footprint in the Philippines with a new satellite office at Ayala Triangle Tower One in Makati City, signaling confidence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech markets.

Philippines clinches P925M ITB Berlin deals

The Philippines secured more than P925 million in preliminary sales leads at Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin 2026, reinforcing its push to capture higher-value European travelers and expand its long-haul market base.

Monde Nissin cited for plastic, circular gains

Monde Nissin Corp. has received a Special Citation for Obliged Enterprises at the 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recognition Program, highlighting its progress in cutting plastic use and advancing circular packaging.

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Cement makers pin recovery on infrastructure spending

Philippine cement makers are banking on a pickup in government infrastructure spending to stabilize demand at about 34 million tons this year, as the industry grapples with excess capacity, high energy costs, and a weaker peso.

Philippine Airlines, Singapore Tourism Board invite Filipinos to spontaneous Singapore escapes

Travel experts often say the best trip moments are the unplanned ones — happy detours, new activities or unexpected finds that never made the original itinerary. Now Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) are encouraging Filipino travelers to embrace that spirit with their joint “We Don’t Wait for Fun” and “SG Sige G!” campaign.

NLEX opens new C5 Northlink section ahead of Undas travel rush

NLEX Corporation held the inauguration of a new stretch of the NLEX‑C5 Northlink project on Thursday, timed before the big holiday traffic buildup for Undas.

PAGCOR earnings plunge as gaming revenues weaken 

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) saw its net income plunge 85 percent to P2.17 billion in January to September 2026, as a steep decline in electronic gaming revenues and higher statutory remittances squeezed its earnings.
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