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BSP projects continued cost pressures in the March price survey

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projects the March 2024 inflation to settle within 3.4 to 4.2 percent. 

Gasoline costs 45 centavos more per liter this week

The cost of gasoline rises 45 centavos more per liter a moment after the clock strikes 12 midnight Tuesday, 2 April.

Telco’s speed upgrade program remains costless until June

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. on Monday extended its free speed boost for existing customers until 30 June 2024. 

National Treasury upsizes treasury bill award as strong demand tame yields

The Bureau of the Treasury awarded a total P17 billion worth of treasury bills at the auction Monday, P2 billion more than the offered amount as the auction committee took advantage of lower rates and strong demand.

NG budget swings to P164.7B deficit in Feb after posting surplus in Jan

The National Government stepped up spending in February, negating revenue gains during the month to post a wider budget deficit of P164.7 billion, erasing a surplus posted in January.

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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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