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T-Bill yields surge amid inflation, policy concerns 

Philippine Treasury bill yields climbed again at Monday’s auction, fueled by inflation concerns, tighter monetary policy expectations, and geopolitical uncertainties.

Sugar surplus grows as local demand weakens— PSMA

The Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA) said the country currently has enough refined sugar supply, even as demand for locally produced sugar has weakened.

Visayas grid on yellow alert again amid power plant outages

The Visayas power grid was placed under yellow alert on Monday, marking the sixth alert for the region this month due to ongoing power plant outages and reduced electricity supply.

PAL, Qatar Airways expand partnership to boost Philippines–Europe travel links and loyalty benefits

The Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways have expanded their strategic partnership to make travel between the Philippines, the Middle East, and Europe more seamless starting June 1, 2026.

Trinoma expansion poised to transform commuter traffic 

Ayala Malls is supercharging Trinoma with The Exchange at Trinoma, a new 40,000-square-meter retail and office wing designed to tap into rising commuter traffic and commercial activity at Quezon City’s upcoming Unified Grand Central Station.

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PH to make energy security key ASEAN agenda

The Philippines will use its ASEAN chairmanship to push for stronger regional safeguards against energy supply disruptions and faster cross-border power connectivity as Southeast Asian energy ministers meet in Manila this week.

₱3.8-B fuel subsidy for agri sector beneficiaries kicks off this month

The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that around 300,000 farmers, fisherfolk, and agricultural haulers will receive ₱3 billion in fuel subsidies starting this month, aiding the sector amid El Niño impacts and persistently high fuel costs.

Visayas power probe pushes transparency, reliability, consumer protection 

Therma Visayas told lawmakers that it sources coal from Indonesia and uses the Indonesian Coal Index in its power supply agreements, as a House inquiry into electricity reliability in the Visayas turned attention to both supply security and pricing transparency.

DA ramps up El Niño preparations drawing on past preparations 

The Department of Agriculture is bolstering full-scale preparations for an intense El Niño, applying hard-won experience to safeguard farm output, secure food supplies, and protect farmers and fisherfolk from harm.
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