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Group urges DOE to fully implement VAT exemption on local natural gas to lower power bills

A consumer advocacy group is calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) to quickly issue clear rules to enforce a new tax exemption that could help reduce electricity costs for consumers.

HOKA steps up Philippine retail expansion

Global performance footwear brand HOKA is accelerating its Philippine expansion, opening its first store outside Metro Manila at Ayala Center Cebu as it taps into the country’s fast growing running culture.

DHSUD pauses housing loans amid fuel surge

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has ordered a three-month moratorium on housing loan payments for qualified borrowers of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC), as the government moves to blunt the impact of surging fuel costs tied to tensions in the Middle East.

Lenovo reshapes Asia-Pacific leadership with new commercial chief

Lenovo has appointed Sumir Bhatia as its first chief commercial officer for the Asia Pacific region.

Highlands Coffee drives strong growth for Jollibee Group

Jollibee Foods Corporation said Wednesday its coffee brand Highlands Coffee continues to perform strongly, boosting the group’s Coffee & Tea business.

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SM Supermalls upgrades customer outreach with Infobip

Infobip Ltd. has expanded its partnership with SM Supermalls to improve how shoppers are engaged across both physical malls and digital platforms.

Lemon Square taps solar to cut costs, emissions

Big E Food Corp., the company behind the Lemon Square line of baked goods, has energized a 1.685-megawatt-peak rooftop solar installation at its Bulacan production plant, signaling a deeper push into renewable energy as manufacturers grapple with rising power costs.

Airfares expected to rise as fuel surcharge jumps to Level 19

Air passenger fares are expected to increase until April 30, 2026 after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the fuel surcharge from Level 8 to Level 19 for both domestic and international flights.

Nickel Asia takes stake in Kazakhstan copper mine

Nickel Asia Corp., a Philippine-listed mining company, is stepping further beyond its nickel roots after signing a deal to acquire a 20 percent stake in a Kazakhstan copper mining entity, marking a strategic move into broader metal resources.
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