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Gasoline, diesel prices up; kerosene down

Motorists will see mixed fuel price changes this week, with gasoline and diesel prices going up slightly, while kerosene continues to get cheaper.

Airports in Eastern Samar Operational After 6.1 Quake — CAAP

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Monday that all airports in Eastern Samar and nearby areas remain open and safe after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake on May 4.

A. Brown secures investment grade for maiden bonds

A Brown Company, Inc. has secured an investment-grade credit rating ahead of its planned maiden bond issuance, signaling market confidence as it taps debt markets to fund expansion across real estate and renewable energy.

Consunji says cement firm on track to return to profit

The Consunji family said its cement company, Concreat Holdings Philippines Inc., is on track to recover from losses and aims to become profitable within three years.

T-bill yields rise as inflation pressure builds

Average rates on Treasury bills climbed at Monday’s auction as investors demanded higher returns, adjusting to expectations of further monetary tightening by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas amid rising inflation pressures.

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PNB raises InstaPay transfer limit for business clients

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has introduced higher InstaPay transaction limits for its business clients, becoming the first bank in the country to offer up to P500,000 per transfer.

DA ramps up swine repopulation to recover from ASF losses

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is speeding up efforts to rebuild the country’s hog industry after heavy losses from African Swine Fever (ASF).

Metrobank reports ₱12.6B profit in Q1 2026

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) posted a net income of ₱12.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady asset growth, improved margins, and higher fee-based income.

Inflation hits 3-year high on oil shocks, policy tightening eyed

Philippine inflation surged to a three-year high in April, exceeding expectations and strengthening the case for further monetary tightening, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
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