Pollsters rethink poll questions after midterm election surprise
Preliminary and unofficial results of the midterm senatorial elections are prompting private pollsters to reassess how they conduct and frame pre-election surveys, particularly in light of unexpected outcomes that diverged from their final forecasts.
UnionBank expands bond program to P100B
Union Bank of the Philippines, the country’s 9th largest lender by assets, has expanded its peso bond program to P100 billion, marking a strategic move to enhance funding flexibility and support future growth initiatives.
US-China temporary tariff truce lifts markets
News of an agreement between the United States and China to keep tariffs low for a three-month period while trade negotiations continue gave American stocks a strong boost on Monday.
Fuel prices drop for second week, offering relief to motorists
Motorists will see another round of fuel price rollbacks on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive week of reductions and offering welcome relief at the pumps.
ERC sanctions power firms over fuel audit non-compliance
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued show cause orders (SCOs) against 40 generation companies for failing to comply with mandated fuel audit requirements, citing violations of Section 43 of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001.
