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Fuel prices plunge; President Marcos promises relief

A substantial rollback in fuel prices will take effect next week, delivering much-needed relief to consumers, with diesel expected to fall by more than P24 per liter, gasoline by P3.41, and kerosene by P2, according to government estimates.

DTI Opens P2B EV Loans to TNVS

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has opened its P2-billion e-Transport Loan Program to transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers and operators shifting to electric vehicles (EVs), widening access to affordable green financing in the ride-hailing sector.

Philippines drives growth for Australian grapes export

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) is bullish on the Philippines as a cornerstone market for 2026, citing sustained demand and a growing appetite for premium imported fruit. 

Japan tightens in flight battery rules over risks

Japan is set to impose stricter limits on mobile batteries carried by air travelers, joining a growing global push to curb fire hazards linked to lithium-ion powered devices.

Food prices hold steady despite higher fuel costs

Food prices have remained broadly stable despite rising fuel costs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said, suggesting that adequate supply is helping cushion the impact of higher logistics expenses.

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St. Luke’s opens lung nodule clinic in QC

St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) has opened a Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic in Quezon City, expanding its specialized services as more pulmonary nodules are detected through routine chest X-rays and CT scans.

GAC launches E8 hybrid MPV at P1.86M

GAC Philippines is stepping up its hybrid push with the launch of the E8 HEV, a seven-seater multipurpose vehicle priced from P1.86 million, as demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles gains traction in the local market.

PH steps up forced labor safeguards for exports

The Philippines is tightening its fight against forced labor as tougher labor standards in major markets increasingly turn worker protection into a trade and export competitiveness issue.

Converge ICT, AmCham Visayas ally to advance central PH digital transformation

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. and AmCham Visayas have formed a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation across the Visayas, boosting economic growth and enterprise resilience. Through Converge Global Business, their partnership was highlighted at the recent “Digital Transformation in Action” forum at Bai Hotel Cebu, attended by executives, officials, and industry leaders who recognized robust digital infrastructure as key to innovation and modernization.
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