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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.

Gas and diesel prices set to rise again as PH fuel stocks decline — DOE

Fuel prices are set to move upward again this week, with gasoline and diesel increasing for the third straight week, while kerosene will get another price cut, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

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Bank lending, liquidity rise in April: steady credit flow supports businesses and households 

Bank lending by universal and commercial banks climbed 11.4 percent in April 2026, picking up from the 10.7 percent growth seen in March.

GCash ditch SMS codes in major anti-fraud push

GCash will complete its transition from SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) to in-app authentication by June 22, marking a major cybersecurity upgrade aimed at protecting millions of users from phishing attacks and online fraud.

AmCham backs pork imports, seeks review of MAV rules

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has thrown its support behind the government's efforts to boost pork supply and curb rising food costs, while urging authorities to suspend and reassess newly issued import allocation guidelines that it says could disrupt established supply chains.

BOI Keeps Investment Lead Despite First-Quarter Slump 

The Board of Investments (BOI) retained its position as the country's top investment promotion agency in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for nearly half of all approved investments despite a sharp decline from the record levels posted a year earlier.
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