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Manufacturers hold prices amid Middle East tension

Manufacturers of basic goods have pledged to keep prices steady for at least 30 days, cushioning consumers from global volatility fueled by ongoing Middle East tensions.

Gov’t to buy 2M barrels of oil to boost national supply

The Philippine government is set to purchase 2 million barrels of oil to strengthen the country’s fuel buffer stock, Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go announced Tuesday.

NFA seeks approval to sell rice directly amid Middle East conflict

The National Food Authority (NFA) is asking the government to let it sell rice directly to the public, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Higher gold and silver prices boost Apex Mining income by 77%

Philippine-listed mining company Apex Mining Co. saw its net income surge 77 percent in 2025, reaching ₱7.66 billion, up from ₱4.32 billion in 2024.

PLDT Global launches faster digital remittance service for OFWs

PLDT Global Corporation has introduced a new digital remittance feature called ePadala under its Tindahan ni Bossing (TinBo) platform, aimed at helping overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) send money home more quickly and easily.

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BSP likely to raise rates as inflation risks rise

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to increase its policy rate by 25 basis points on April 23, as inflation risks become more persistent and widespread.

Subic regatta wraps up national yacht racing series

The BPI Subic Regatta 2026 closed the third season of the BPI Private Wealth Signature Yacht Race Series, drawing sailors from across the country for a final round of racing focused on precision and teamwork.

PBBM orders expansion of subsidized rice program 

The government is expanding its ₱20-per-kilo rice program to...

Regulators study amnesty for excess ride-hailing drivers

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are currently studying a potential amnesty for Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers who were onboarded despite exceeding the vehicle caps set for Transport Network Companies (TNCs).
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