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Fuel prices roll back this week as PH supply improves

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed an across-the-board fuel price rollback starting August 3, ending five consecutive weeks of increases.

VinFast expands battery swapping to drive Philippine EV adoption

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is accelerating its push into the Philippine market by rolling out 21 motorcycle showrooms alongside a nationwide battery-swapping network, betting that convenience, rather than vehicle technology alone, will determine how quickly Filipinos embrace electric two-wheelers.

Filipino generosity keeps Philippines among Asia’s philanthropy leaders

Generosity remains one of the Philippines' most durable assets, with new regional studies showing that the country's culture of giving continues to outshine many of its neighbors even as charities grapple with rising costs and growing social needs.

ERC: Meralco refund impact offset by new 36-month coat recovery

The P9.51 billion refund ordered for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will deliver reduced savings because the regulator has also approved a three-year cost recovery charge for the utility, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) confirmed Monday.

BPI marks 175 years of service, innovation, and nation building 

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) celebrated its 175th anniversary on August 1, 2026, marking nearly two centuries of service and leadership in the country’s financial sector.

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Local banks work on tokenization hurdles to clear Apple Pay’s Philippine launch

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in 2025 cleared a key regulatory path for Apple Pay by classifying it as a technology service provider rather than an operator of payment systems. Because the platform processes payment credentials through contactless technology without directly handling, settling, or holding customer funds, the central bank confirmed it does not need to register as a payment system operator. Central bank officials noted that once this regulatory distinction was established, the decision on when to roll out the service rested entirely on the readiness of local financial institutions.

iACADEMY brings together government and education leaders for student safe space campaign 

Student safety today goes far beyond school grounds, covering physical security, mental health, and responsible online behavior as one closely linked system.

ECOP urges regions to resist copying NCR wage hike

The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) has cautioned regional wage boards against automatically following Metro Manila's latest minimum wage increase, arguing that wage adjustments should reflect local economic realities rather than establish a nationwide template.

Gov’t appeals SC ruling barring mandatory vessel tracking system 

The Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources are taking steps to save a key tool used against illegal fishing after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The high court recently declared Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266 unconstitutional, effectively striking down the requirement for commercial fishing vessels to install tracking devices and submit electronic catch reports.
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