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Fuel prices roll back this week as PH supply improves

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed an across-the-board fuel price rollback starting August 3, ending five consecutive weeks of increases.

VinFast expands battery swapping to drive Philippine EV adoption

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is accelerating its push into the Philippine market by rolling out 21 motorcycle showrooms alongside a nationwide battery-swapping network, betting that convenience, rather than vehicle technology alone, will determine how quickly Filipinos embrace electric two-wheelers.

Filipino generosity keeps Philippines among Asia’s philanthropy leaders

Generosity remains one of the Philippines' most durable assets, with new regional studies showing that the country's culture of giving continues to outshine many of its neighbors even as charities grapple with rising costs and growing social needs.

ERC: Meralco refund impact offset by new 36-month coat recovery

The P9.51 billion refund ordered for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers will deliver reduced savings because the regulator has also approved a three-year cost recovery charge for the utility, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) confirmed Monday.

BPI marks 175 years of service, innovation, and nation building 

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) celebrated its 175th anniversary on August 1, 2026, marking nearly two centuries of service and leadership in the country’s financial sector.

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Telcos vow cooperation with NTC over service crackdown, even as they cite independent performance ratings 

The country’s three major mobile network operators have pledged to work with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) following the regulator’s September 24 show-cause order, which threaten daily fines of P100,000 each over persistent poor mobile broadband services in key parts of Metro Manila.

Alternergy raises P2B in maiden notes issue

Alternergy Holdings Corp. has raised P2 billion from its maiden fixed-rate notes issuance, tapping the Philippine debt capital market to fund the next phase of its renewable energy expansion.

SEC greenlights structured warrants, opening new investment avenues 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally introduced structured warrants, launching a new set of rules that expands the range of products available to investors nationwide.

Treasury sets 6.875% coupon for new retail bonds

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) is offering a 2.5-year retail treasury bond at a 6.875 percent coupon, giving individual investors a relatively high fixed-income option as the government taps strong demand for its latest retail debt issue.
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