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Nearly half of adults experience tech-enabled abuse, most fail to recognize it

Kaspersky has released the findings of a global study showing that 45.7 percent of adults have faced some form of technology-facilitated abuse over the past 12 months. However, only 32 percent of respondents correctly understand what this type of harm entails.

DENR cited as Top 3 Most Improved Agency by ARTA

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has been named among the Top 3 Most Improved Government Agencies by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA). The recognition was given during the Ease of Doing Business Month culminating activity, honoring agencies that delivered faster, more efficient and citizen-centered services from 2024 to 2025.

Manila Water completes infra upgrades, advances treatment plant project

Manila Water has finished three major facility improvement projects as part of its effort to strengthen water supply services amid El Niño and climate challenges. The completed works include upgrades at Balara Treatment Plant, surge protection at Siruna Pumping Station, and rehabilitation of Daang Hari Reservoir. These projects boost safety, system reliability and operational efficiency.

PLDT Enterprise posts 4% revenue growth in Q1 2026

PLDT Enterprise reported total revenues of ₱12.4 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 4 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Marcos-Putin talks signal broader economic ties

A meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan has opened the door to broader economic cooperation, as both countries look to build on five decades of diplomatic relations and explore new areas of partnership.

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Foreign currency reserves hold firm at $104.8 billion in August

The country’s foreign currency reserves stood strong at $104.8 billion as of the end of August 2026, driven by higher global gold prices and earnings from foreign investments, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Although government withdrawals to pay off foreign debt offset some gains, the overall buffer remains well above global safety standards.

Fuel prices set to rise sharply; over P5 per liter for diesel and kerosene, P4+ for gasoline

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed major across-the-board fuel price hikes taking effect this week, reversing last week’s slight rollback.

Pork prices fall on ASF fears; vaccines, support seen stabilizing industry

Pork farmgate prices have dropped sharply as domestic hog raisers rush sales ahead of the rainy season to avoid African swine fever (ASF) losses, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Monday. Higher output from last year’s price surge, not imports, drives the shift—production rose 5.6npercent in Q2 while farmgate prices fell nearly 19 percent year-on-year.

Palace says revenues can cover debt as ProGRESS advances

The Philippine government has enough revenues to service its debt even without the proposed ProGRESS tax package, Malacañang said Monday, as the Marcos administration pushes reforms to strengthen fiscal capacity and provide targeted tax relief.
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