Fuel companies implemented price rollbacks on Tuesday, driven by lower global crude oil prices following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the removal of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, a move aimed at easing household expenses while maintaining support for domestic producers.
Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine economy is unlikely to slip into contraction this year despite mounting pressures from a fuel crisis, although growth is expected to fall short of earlier government targets.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to extend the South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (TR4) up to Matnog, Sorsogon by next year.
Rural Filipino consumers are increasingly digitally connected but remain highly deliberate in spending, with trust, family needs and financial security playing a bigger role in purchasing decisions than simple exposure to brands, a new study by WPP Media, Ogilvy and Fifty5Blue found.
Public awareness and stricter enforcement around wildlife protection are taking root in Barangay Sinkatulan, Makilala, Cotabato as local residents voluntarily surrendered 12 wildlife specimens to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-PENRO) on September 10. The move reflects growing public compliance with Republic Act No. 9147, or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act.
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, Bulacan— About P14 billion may be needed to fully address the city’s chronic water supply problems, underscoring the scale of infrastructure investment required to deliver reliable service across the rapidly growing Bulacan city.
Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI Yohei concluded a day of key diplomatic and business talks in the Philippines today, marking a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation across multiple critical sectors.