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PUV drivers to receive P5,000 fuel subsidy starting March 17

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will begin distributing a P5,000 fuel subsidy to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Metro Manila on March 17, 2026, as the government moves to ease the impact of rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.

San Miguel Foods, GSIS partner to expand livelihood opportunities for members

San Miguel Foods (SMF) has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to make its livelihood and small business programs more accessible to GSIS members, pensioners, dependents, and qualified public sector cooperatives and unions.

DA allows limited exemptions to land reclassification moratorium

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allowed certain projects to proceed despite the ongoing moratorium on agricultural land-use reclassification, granting exemptions for renewable energy and government socialized housing developments.

MPIC core income rises 15% in 2025

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) reported that its core net income increased 15 percent in 2025, reaching P27.1 billion from P23.6 billion in 2024.

DTI Seeks Logistics Cost Breaks To Stabilize Prices 

The Philippine government is exploring short-term logistics relief measures to prevent a surge in the prices of basic goods as global fuel costs ripple through supply chains.

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Japan backs Pasig infrastructure, strengthens PH ties

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya met with Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” Sotto at the temporary Pasig City Hall to discuss ongoing cooperation and future partnerships.

Philippines shows strong AI interest but struggles to scale – study

A new study by ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) finds that companies in the Philippines are eager to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) but face major challenges in expanding its use.

PCCI back pragmatic review of coal moratorium

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Wednesday threw its support behind a government review of the country’s moratorium on new coal-fired power plants, calling the move a “pragmatic” response to intensifying energy security risks.

ADB chief Masato Kanda announces bid for second term 

Masato Kanda, president of the Asian Development Bank, announced he will run for reelection when his current term ends on November 23, 2026.
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