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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s working visit to Singapore this week will put trade, investments and sustainability at the forefront of bilateral relations as the Philippines steps up efforts to attract higher-value capital and deepen economic ties with one of its biggest investment partners.

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Monday that gasoline prices per liter could either fall by as much as P1 or rise by up to P1 this week, while diesel and kerosene rates will definitely see increases. Diesel is expected to go up by P2.62 to P4.62 per liter, and kerosene by P2.22 to P4.22 per liter. Last week, gasoline could have dropped by up to P1.75 or increased by a maximum of P0.25, while diesel and kerosene were permitted rollbacks ranging from P1.57 to P3.57 and P1.70 to P3.70 respectively. As of today, only Seaoil has released its official price adjustments, taking effect at 6 a.m. on July 14: gasoline will rise by P1 per liter, diesel by P4.60, and kerosene by P2.30 across the board.

Pole line hardware manufacturer Jocelyn Forge, Inc. (JFI) has signed a retail electricity supply agreement with COREnergy, seeking lower power costs and a more reliable energy supply as manufacturers increasingly turn to competitive electricity sourcing to improve efficiency and protect margins.

Chinese automaker GAC International Philippines has joined the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), strengthening its role in shaping industry policies as it accelerates its expansion in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing automotive markets.