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Fuel prices to rise across all variants this week

Prices of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene will increase nationwide this week, the Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed on Monday.

Cebuana Lhuillier drives shift from access to active finance use

Financial inclusion in the Philippines has made significant strides, with formal account ownership nearly doubling since 2011 based on the World Bank’s Global Findex Database. But the deeper challenge is now emerging as access has expanded faster than sustained usage of financial services.

Customs fast-tracks digital shift in air cargo

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is ramping up the rollout of the Electronic Airway Bill (e-AWB) under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, signaling a more aggressive push to digitize export processing and modernize the country’s trade infrastructure.

STI 9-month net income steady at P1.6B; Q3 earnings drop on accounting shift

STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. reported flat net income of P1.6 billion for the first nine months of its fiscal year ending March, unchanged from the same period a year earlier.

JNEC to supply power to Manila Ocean Park, eyes expansion to other sites

Local power company Jin Navitas Electric Corp. (JNEC) will serve as the official retail electricity supplier of Manila Ocean Park under a two-year agreement, with an option to extend.

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Conquer Kuala Lumpur in 24 hours flat

They said it couldn’t be done. Kuala Lumpur is a sprawling, sensory-overload metropolis where ancient heritage trades punches with ultra-modern skyline ambitions—a city built for leisurely exploration, slow-steeped kopitiam mornings, and tropical pacing. But where others see an impossible itinerary, a true traveler sees a challenge.

Forestry policies in place for credible carbon market

The Philippines has laid the regulatory groundwork for a credible forest carbon market, with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) releasing two key policies designed to meet private sector demands for clear rules, strong safeguards, and transparent project pathways.

Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
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