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Peso slides, stocks stall as caution builds

Philippine financial markets are in a consolidation phase, with the peso and equities under pressure as tighter monetary conditions and inflation concerns weigh on sentiment.

Real-time fixes redefine trust in Aboitiz business

In a post-crisis digital economy, customers are no longer swayed by brand promises alone—they’re watching how businesses respond in real time when something goes wrong. The new trust metric isn’t messaging but momentum.

DTI pushes exporters to pursue US duty refunds

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging Philippine exporters to coordinate closely with their US partners to recover duties collected under the US  International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as American authorities activate a formal refund mechanism.

Maynilad boosts water supply measures amid El Niño

Maynilad Water Services Inc. said it is stepping up efforts to ensure stable water supply as the dry season continues under El Niño conditions.

Diesel prices seen dropping further; gasoline may edge up

A local fuel retailer said diesel prices are expected to go down again this week, with possible rollbacks of around ₱8 to ₱10 per liter.

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Rollback at the pumps: deep gasolibe price cut offers relief to consumers 

Consumers and business operators across the Philippines can expect mixed relief at the pumps this week, highlighted by a substantial price drop for gasoline products alongside steady to slightly higher diesel rates.

DA upbeat after global event puts PH pineapple, abaca in spotlight

The Philippines sees brighter prospects for its pineapple and abaca products following their successful showcase at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s World Food Forum 2026 in Italy, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Sunday.

DA launches probe into smuggled vegetables

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is launching a full investigation into reports that allegedly smuggled vegetables are making their way into local markets, raising concerns about fair trade, farmer livelihoods, and food safety.

When the game becomes a bet

There was a time when watching a basketball game largely meant arguing about the referee, questioning the coach’s substitutions, and insisting that the player who missed three free throws should have been benched in the second quarter. These remain perfectly respectable ways to ruin a Sunday afternoon. Of late, however, there is increasingly another reason to get worked up over a game: money.
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