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Power rates rise in March; households, businesses face higher electricity bills
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a power rate increase for March, raising electricity prices by P0.6427 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
Bank lending, liquidity growth signal steady credit conditions in January
Bank lending and money supply continued to expand in January 2026, indicating steady credit conditions in the financial system, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The latest data show that while credit growth remains strong, the pace of expansion has slightly moderated.
PCCI weighs 4-day workweek’s uneven economic effects
A four-day compressed workweek could deliver meaningful savings for Filipino workers, but the policy may also dent earnings in the country’s public transport sector, according to the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).
MARINA helps shipping firms navigate rising fuel risks
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered domestic shipping operators to adjust operations and allow the imposition of fuel surcharges as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushes global oil prices higher, raising cost pressures for the Philippines’ vital inter-island transport network.
Spot power prices ease in February, but regulators warn of possible surge if Middle East tensions drive fuel costs up
Electricity prices in the country’s spot market slipped slightly in February, offering temporary relief to consumers, but regulators are warning that global fuel disruptions linked to Middle East tensions could quickly push rates higher.
