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DOE announces staggered oil price hike; gov’t eyes Russia oil as backup 

The various fuel retailers will again stagger their oil price increases this week, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

SEC approves listing of PNB Holdings on PSE

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing of PNB Holdings Corp. on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) through a listing by way of introduction.

Cash subsidies for transport workers to begin this week 

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the distribution of P5,000 cash subsidies for transport workers will start this week, beginning with tricycle drivers in Metro Manila before expanding to jeepney drivers and other sectors.

SMC core net income rises 52% to P79.6B in 2025

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported a 52 percent jump in core net income to P79.6 billion in 2025, driven by stronger profitability, improved margins, and continued cost discipline across its businesses.

Filipino drama airs on Middle East free TV

A Philippine television drama has made history by airing on free-to-air television in the Middle East. “2 Good 2 Be True,” produced by ABS-CBN, began airing on February 16 on Dubai One, an English-language channel owned by Dubai Media Incorporated that reaches millions of households across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Mitsubishi Corp raises Ayala stake to 15% in P44.5-billion deal

Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. has expanded its investment in Ayala Corp. through a share purchase valued at roughly P44.5 billion, lifting its economic ownership from 4.7 percent to 15 percent and its voting interest to 20 percent, at an agreed price of P650 per common share.

Serial fuel price hikes hit households and businesses: adjustments staggered

Major fuel firms are rolling out another round of steep price rises, marking the third consecutive week of big adjustments and prompting companies to split the increases across two days to soften immediate impact.

PH launches school milk program; 4.6 million learners to benefit

The Philippine government launched the milk component of the 2026 School-Based Feeding Program at Quirino Elementary School in Quezon City on Monday, bringing locally produced milk to about 4.6 million learners nationwide while building a reliable market for Filipino dairy farmers.

Data-driven lending seen widening credit access for small entrepreneurs

Broader use of alternative data, coupled with risk-based regulation and stronger consumer safeguards, could help widen formal credit access for Filipino microentrepreneurs, according to digital lender Tala.
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