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Budget carrier dangles super cheap base fare to boost domestic, international flights

AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday said it is offering P44 one-way base fares for domestic and international flights in a bid to encourage more passengers to fly. 

Quadrennial event has the local cryptocurrency market on edge

Homegrown cryptocurrency exchange platform PDAX on Tuesday said it is prepared for the uncertainties that grip the digital currency market with the upcoming Bitcoin halving event.

PAL capex rises 164 percent to account for additional aircraft purchase

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Tuesday bared raising its capital expenditures (capex) by 164 percent this year to finance aircraft acquisition and maintenance. 

Laurel reworking the DA voucher system for optimum farmer benefit, productivity boost

The voucher system under the National Rice Program is currently under review and set for major changes in the coming months. 

7-year bond rate rises at auction after budget swings to deficit in Feb

The rate on seven-year bonds averaged higher to 6.229 percent at the auction held by the Bureau of the Treasury on Tuesday. Bid rates range from 6.20 percent and 6.35 percent.

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Peso slide to P63 vs USD, spur costs, inflation risks

The peso’s slide beyond P63 against the US dollar is threatening to drive up Philippine manufacturing costs and fuel inflation, raising concerns as businesses brace for stronger Christmas-season demand.

Jollibee bags Advertiser of the Year, wins 10 SMARTIES 

Jollibee Philippines emerged as Advertiser of the Year at the SMARTIES Philippines 2026 Awards, taking home 10 honors for campaigns that combine artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and creativity to drive consumer engagement and business impact.

DTI assured stable prices, supplies ahead of Christmas

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to avoid panic-buying and hoarding, assuring the public that supplies of basic goods remain adequate and prices stable ahead of Christmas and the anticipated Super El Niño.

DMCI Power’s ₱3-B Palawan coal plant set for November public review

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.
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