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    Typhoon-damaged Naga–Legazpi train line operations suspended

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Monday that train services along the Naga–Legazpi route have been temporarily suspended after a bridge was damaged by the super typhoon that hit on November 9.

    Fuel prices up again except for kerosene

    Motorists will face another round of fuel price hikes starting Tuesday morning, with oil firms announcing increases of ₱0.50 per liter for gasoline and ₱1.00 per liter for diesel.

    Meralco speeds up power restoration after Super Typhoon Uwan

    The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said its crews are working around the clock to restore power in areas hit by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong).

    SMC waives toll for gov’t vehicles in Typhoon Uwan relief efforts

    San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has suspended toll fees for marked government vehicles engaged in relief and recovery operations in areas hit by Typhoon Uwan. The move supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure unhindered movement of responders across Luzon.

    FDI Inflows ease 40% in August

    Net foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines stayed positive in August 2025, although inflows declined by 40.5 percent to US$494 million from US$830 million a year earlier, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday.

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    High food prices worry Filipinos the most

    Affordable food prices, corruption, and jobs are the top issues Filipinos want government leaders to address in their communities, according to a Stratbase-commissioned Pulse Asia survey conducted from December 12 to 15, 2025.

    Globe partners with The Binary Holdings to upgrade GlobeOne rewards

    Globe Telecom Inc. has partnered with The Binary Holdings (TBH) to bring OneWave into the GlobeOne app, giving users a new kind of loyalty program that rewards activity, not just spending.

    NAIA posts record passenger traffic in 2025

    Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recorded its highest passenger traffic on record in 2025, serving 52.02 million travelers, according to New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the airport’s private operator.

    When fast food gets nutritionally smart

    Fast food rarely gets applause from nutritionists—but Kenny Rogers Roasters is quietly changing that narrative. As it rolls out an expanded Eat Healthy Everyday lineup for 2026, the brand is making a clear case that convenience dining doesn’t have to clash with wellness goals.
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