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Transmission charge adjustment pushes Meralco bill higher in December

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Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distributor, said Thursday power rates in November will increase by P0.2347 a kiloWatt-hour, an upward adjustment that will be reflected in consumers’ December electricity bill.

Philippines GDP expands 5.9% in 3Q, fastest among Asia’s emerging economies

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The domestic economy gathered pace in the third quarter as all major sectors of the economy—services, agriculture and industry—printed growth while consumer and government spending gathered momentum.

Rider earning formula changes trigger protest action at Grab Philippines

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A group of food delivery riders has filed charges against Grab Philippines with unfair labor practice before the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Respond and Replace program rated effective vs unauthorized surveillance

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The NOW Group has rolled out cybersecurity solutions that protect critical infrastructures of big and small enterprises and even governments currently considered vulnerable. 

IMF executive board green lights proposal boosting member country quota contributions

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The 24-member Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has approved the proposal significantly increasing so-called the country quota of member countries like the Philippines.
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Strong El Niño effects seen worsening in 2027; gov’t steps up preparations

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The Philippines is already experiencing a strong El Niño, but its impact could worsen in early 2027 as rainfall declines across more provinces, prompting the government to accelerate preparations for possible drought, water shortages and agricultural losses.

AMLC report cited in ill-gotten wealth charge in VP impeachment trial

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A tabulation presented by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, showed covered and suspicious transactions involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s accounts from 2007 to 2025. The records reflected total inflows of P1.41 billion, outflows of P1.06 billion, and P1.26 billion in transactions with undetermined inflow or outflow. The report also showed inflows from China and other countries amounting to hundreds of millions of pesos involving Cale88 Foods Corp., owned by Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio, with whom she has an absolute community of property. The AMLC report forms part of the prosecution’s evidence on alleged ill-gotten wealth, as prosecutors contend their salaries and business income are insufficient to explain their accumulated wealth.

Split fuel price adjustments hit pumps; diesel down, gasoline and kerosene up

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The various fuel retailers are implementing mixed price adjustments at the pump this week, ending a brief period of across-the-board rollbacks.

Group pushes urgent backing for rooftop project across ASEAN

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The Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association calls for stronger regional support for rooftop solar and energy storage as core to building more resilient, flexible power systems.
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