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.
GMA Network Inc. has filed a request with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to push back the scheduled analog television shutdown, saying key rules for a government support program meant to protect households are still not in place.
Philippine business and labor groups are urging the government to reduce the country’s exposure to China by diversifying suppliers, expanding trade links and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity, warning that diplomatic friction can quickly become an economic problem.
The Department of Transportation has deployed three extra train sets for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 starting Monday to boost capacity and ease crowding as Metro Manila braces for heavier holiday‑season commuter traffic.
The Department of Tourism is tapping the drawing power of BINI and actor Alden Richards to promote Philippine destinations, linking pop culture with regional diplomacy, heritage and cycling tourism.