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    Food costs top public concerns in new survey

    A recent nationwide survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS) revealed that a majority of Filipinos (56 percent) want President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize lowering the price of rice and other food products, highlighting persistent economic concerns.

    Aviation giants back green fuel with major investment

    Airbus and the Cathay Group have announced a joint investment of up to US$70 million to support the growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production across Asia and globally.

    Pag-asa Island’s tiny forest packs a climate punch

    A recent study by DENR-ERDB revealed that the beach forest on Pag-asa Island, located in the remote West Philippine Sea, quietly helps fight climate change.

    The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens first store in the Maldives

    The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, a popular global café brand under the Jollibee Group, has opened its first store in the Maldives.

    Megawide’s PH1 9-month sales more than double

    Megawide Construction Corp.’s real estate arm, PH1 World Developers Inc., achieved a remarkable P3.38 billion in sales for the first nine months of 2025—more than double the P1.59 billion recorded during the same period last year. This strong performance already represents 94 percent of full‑year 2024 sales, putting the group on track to surpass last year’s total ahead of schedule.

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    CREC sets $2B capex for 2026, flags weak peso as risk

    Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has set aside up to $2 billion in capital spending for 2026, double last year’s roughly $1 billion budget, as it ramps up renewable energy and battery storage projects.

    Fuel prices seen rising by more than P1 per liter this week

    Motorists should expect another big increase in fuel prices this Tuesday, with some products likely going up by more than P1 per liter.

    Love, ledgers, and the price of forever

    Getting married these days isn’t just about saying “I do.” It’s also saying yes to spreadsheets, supplier negotiations, and an accidental minor in macroeconomics—because love may be priceless, but weddings most certainly are not.

    Megawide to start Baguio transport terminal construction by Q3 2026

    Megawide Construction Corp. said it plans to begin construction of the P1.2-billion Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT) by the third quarter of 2026, with completion expected in about two years.
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