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EDSA Busway lanes reopen after repairs

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Monday that the EDSA busway lanes between Roxas Boulevard and Orense are now fully open after repair works were completed.

PCC launches online portal, easing anti-competition complaints

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is making it easier for citizens to report potential anti-competitive practices with the launch of its online case reporting system.

President Marcos signs 2026 budget law, vetos unprogrammed items

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law the P6.793-trillion 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), putting a firm stamp on a spending plan that prioritizes education, health care, and agriculture—while drawing clear boundaries against discretionary excess.

Del Monte cashes In on Sundrop

Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) has completed the first phase of its planned exit from Indian food company Sundrop Brands Ltd., locking in fresh proceeds while advancing a broader portfolio rationalization strategy.

Globe, NCS seal APAC tech push

Globe Telecom Inc. has completed its joint venture with Singapore-based technology services firm NCS Pte. Ltd., strengthening its push to scale advanced ICT capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Peso stalls, stocks drift amid global uncertainty

The Philippine peso edged weaker last week, pausing after two consecutive weeks of gains as the dollar-peso pair settled into a narrow trading band.

Fuel prices to drop Tuesday, says DOE

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that fuel prices will go down again starting Tuesday, with minimum rollbacks of P3.41 per liter for gasoline, P24.94 for diesel, and P2 for kerosene.

ERC approves higher refund for Meralco customers, may shorten payout period

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has provisionally approved a higher refund of P19.96 billion for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers, equivalent to P0.1189 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This is larger than Meralco’s original proposal of P19.1 billion.

SRA releases first cash aid to sugar farmers amid rising fuel costs

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), has begun distributing the first batch of cash assistance to sugarcane farmers under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP).
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