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DOE eyes ports ready for offshore wind by 2027

The Department of Energy (DOE) says two of three priority ports identified for offshore wind (OSW) development could be ready for use by early 2027.

DOTr extends train services for Christmas season rush

The Department of Transportation announced Monday that the LRT-2 will extend its operating hours from December 9 to 30 to accommodate late-night commuters during the holiday rush, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to keep rail lines open longer this Christmas season. 

Gasoline prices to rise by P1.20 per liter on Tuesday

Motorists will pay more for gasoline starting Tuesday, as major fuel retailers raise pump prices by P1.20 per liter.

SEC proposes tiered public ownership rules for IPOs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing a new tiered system for minimum public ownership (MPO) requirements for companies planning to go public.

SEC launches upgraded online ticketing system for faster public service

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out an upgraded version of its online ticketing platform, iMessage, which now covers all SEC services and allows users to track their inquiries or complaints in real time.

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Bomb jokes more than double this year; carry flight, legal risks

AirAsia Philippines reported Thursday that bomb-joke incidents have more than doubled thus far in 2026 compared with the whole of 2025. The airline recorded five such cases through October, up from just two for all of last year. The remarks happened at various points during travel—at check-in, boarding gates, and even onboard before takeoff.

Prosecutors flag gaps in VP Duterte’s SALN

House prosecutors said they found gaps in Vice President Sara Duterte’s annual Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) from 2022 to 2025, the first four years of her six-year term, with the highest alleged gap reaching P98 million in 2023.

Philippines fast-tracks tax treaty updates to attract investment

The Philippines is fast-tracking tax treaty updates to cut cross-border tax uncertainty and make the country more competitive for international investment.

ERC maps 5-year push toward household power choice

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is laying the groundwork for a major expansion of consumer choice in the Philippine electricity market, with household customers potentially able to choose their power supplier by 2031.
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