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Meralco power rates up P2.1496/kWh in July as power rates cost normalize

The Manila Electric Co. announced Monday a substantial increase in electricity rates for July, citing a rise in the generation charge after a brief period of artificially low rates. 

T-bill yields up slightly at Monday’s auction; market awaits interest rate cues

Treasury bill yields inched up at the auction Monday as the market waits for clearer signal from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on monetary policy easing.

PLDT Group undeterred by continued LGU foot dragging on telco projects

The PLDT Group on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to support government initiatives in streamlining the permitting process for telecom infrastructure development across the country.

Air Asia taking full advantage of emerging travel trend dubbed ‘travel journey’

AirAsia Philippines reported a surge in bookings in the first seven months of 2024, fueled in part by the itinerant tendencies of tech-savvy Gen Z and Millennial travelers. 

ERC eyes lowering RCOA threshold to 100 kWh in four years

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) plans to lower the threshold of the retail competition and open access (RCOA) program to as low as 100 kilowatt hours (kWh) instead of 500 kWh as implemented at present.

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Oil prices surge amid Hormuz power struggle

Oil markets jolted higher Thursday as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated, with Iran and the US both asserting control over one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.

Franchising seen resilient despite slower 2026 growth

Franchising in the Philippines is emerging as a strategic bright spot in 2026, even as industry expansion cools alongside a moderating economy, according to the Philippine Franchise Association.

DENZA targets PH SUV market with electrified duo

DENZA Philippines is stepping up its assault on the country’s crowded spirts utility vehicle (SUV) segment, rolling out two electrified models—the B5 and B8—in a bid to challenge gasoline-powered incumbents and capture a slice of the fast-growing market.

BSP declares end to rate cuts, signals steady borrowing costs ahead

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signaled that its interest rate easing cycle has come to an end, with Governor Eli Remolona saying the latest 25-basis-point adjustment will likely be the last.
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