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Oil, dollar surge as Middle East conflict sparks fears of energy shock
Global markets jolted into the new week after a dramatic escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran triggered fresh fears of an energy supply shock that could ripple through currencies, inflation and consumer prices worldwide.
SEC to reopen online lending market April 1
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will lift its three-year moratorium on new online lending platforms starting April 1, signaling a major policy shift aimed at expanding competition while tightening oversight of the fast-growing digital lending sector.
Gulf turbulence grounds PAL, CebuPac key routes
Philippine carriers are pulling back from the Middle East as security risks and airspace limits ripple across key corridors, forcing cancellations and swift contingency plans. Mostly affected are the tens of thousands of overseas Filipino workers deployed in the Middle East.
Manila Water posts double-digit revenue growth, net income surge in 2025
Manila Water reported strong financial results for 2025, driven by tariff adjustments, steady volume growth, and tight cost control.
Inflation to stay within forecasts in February, but pressure builds
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation in February 2026 to settle between 2.3 percent and 3.1 percent, staying within the government’s 2 to 4 percent target range.
