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Consumers’ focus on essential products, rising expenses weigh down AllHome earnings

AllHome Corp., the Villar Group’s pioneering one-stop full-line home center, saw net profit last year drop 15 percent to P707.3 million as consumers reduced spending on non-essential products depressed sales while gross expenses rose.

Inflation should not top 4.3% in April – BSP

Inflation across the Philippines is forecast to range as low as 3.5 percent but should not top 4.3 percent in April in latest simulations conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Meralco secures more expensive electricity from WESM due compelling lack of bidders

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is compelled to obtain 260 megawatts of relatively more expensive electricity from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) following a series of failed biddings.

AirAsia aircraft delivery topping 300 in 10 years betrays sanguine airline industry outlook

AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday reported actively recruiting more pilots to address the surge in demand to travel. 

Fiber optic cable thieves in Mindanao typify a phenomenon rising 26% across countries in 2023

Globe Telecom, in partnership with the North Cotabato Police Provincial Office, apprehended two suspects linked to a series of cable-cutting incidents.

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When Manny meets Kiko: Pacquiao, DA chief join forces to fight poverty 

National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary and Lead Convenor Manny Pacquiao is joining forces with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. to strengthen government efforts to alleviate poverty, particularly among farmers and fisherfolk, who remain among the country’s most economically vulnerable sectors.

Business groups push back on proposed 200% beverage tax hike

Business groups and tax experts are urging the government to rethink a proposed more-than-200 percent hike in sweetened beverage excise taxes, warning that steep increases could squeeze consumers, hurt small businesses and fail to deliver the expected revenue and public health gains.

Lenovo unveils new AI PCs – performance without the premium price

Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI vision with a new consumer device portfolio that brings smarter, connected AI experiences alongside bold, style-focused designs — all at accessible price points.

Globe Platinum rethinks iPhone 18 launch with intimate dining events

Globe Platinum has reimagined the traditional crowded iPhone launch experience, rolling out intimate, simultaneous midnight unboxing events across Manila, Cebu, and Davao ahead of the nationwide iPhone 18 release.
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