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P300M budget eyed to clear runway obstruction at Bicol airport

Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to set aside P200 million to P300 million to relocate National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission lines that are preventing full use of the Bicol International Airport (BIA) runway.

Fuel prices seen rising again, adding pressure on households and businesses

Fuel prices are expected to go up for the fourth straight week, adding to transport and living costs for consumers and higher operating expenses for businesses.

NTC exceeds revenue target, boosts funds for public services

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said it exceeded its revenue target for 2025, collecting P9.33 billion last year—well above its goal of P6.62 billion. This is about 41 percent higher than expected and reflects stronger enforcement of rules, improved collection systems, and the continued growth of the telecommunications sector.

Love, clicks, carts: Valentine’s goes omnichannel

Once upon a time, Valentine’s Day meant a quick dash to the mall, a last-minute bouquet, and a box of chocolates grabbed in mild panic. Today, romance has upgraded its operating system. 

Priority banking, special deposit rates extended to SRRV retirees

Security Bank Corporation has entered into an agreement with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) to extend priority banking privileges and a special time deposit rate to foreign and returning Filipino retirees applying for the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV).

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McDonald’s Philippines stretches Earth Hour into a month

In a country where lights rarely go out, McDonald’s Philippines is deliberately flipping the switch—again and again.

Price Council backs DA-proposed temporary price cap on imported rice

The National Price Coordinating Council NPCC has endorsed the imposition of a P50 per kilo price ceiling on imported rice as surging global oil prices driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to push up food costs in the Philippines.

World Bank $1B financing targets Philippine farm transformation

At least five million Filipino farmers are poised to benefit from a USD1-billion World Bank financing package aimed at accelerating a nationwide shift toward higher productivity, diversification, and climate resilience—an overhaul long seen as critical to stabilizing food supply and rural incomes.

MPTC activates Holy Week traffic plan nationwide

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is rolling out its “Biyaheng Arangkada” motorist assistance program from March 27 to April 6, 2026, bracing for the annual Holy Week travel surge.
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