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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).

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Sunlight Air chooses precision over size aloft

In an aviation industry often driven by scale and speed, Sunlight Air is taking a more measured route. The boutique carrier is building its business around efficiency, discipline, and destination depth, convinced that smarter operations can deliver both commercial returns and environmental gains.

Agriculture

SRA holds talks with sugar industry on programs supporting prices

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) met with local sugar producers, millers, and labor representatives this week to discuss ways to address current challenges in the sugar sector.

Corporate

San Miguel Foods, GSIS partner to expand livelihood opportunities for members

San Miguel Foods (SMF) has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to make its livelihood and small business programs more accessible to GSIS members, pensioners, dependents, and qualified public sector cooperatives and unions.

Banking & Insurance

BPI holds economic briefing in Bataan, highlights Central Luzon growth outlook

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) gathered local business leaders and investors for an economic briefing focused on the outlook for Central Luzon and emerging investment opportunities in the region.
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Markets

US-Iran conflict sends oil prices soaring

Global oil markets swung violently Monday as the escalating conflict between the US and Iran disrupted one of the world’s most important energy corridors, briefly sending crude prices soaring before easing on hints the conflict might end soon.

Travel

Cebu steals spotlight in Netflix’s K-drama ‘Boyfriend on Demand’

Cebu’s turquoise waters and sun-kissed shores are enjoying a starring role in the global streaming spotlight, thanks to the new Korean drama Boyfriend on Demand, now charming viewers worldwide on Netflix.
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Energy

Alternergy registers P5B green shares

Alternergy Holdings Corp., a listed green energy company, is opting for financial flexibility over speed as global volatility clouds capital markets.

Transport & Communications

PUV drivers to receive P5,000 fuel subsidy starting March 17

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will begin distributing a P5,000 fuel subsidy to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Metro Manila on March 17, 2026, as the government moves to ease the impact of rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.
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Property

Rockwell tops off Pampanga mall, eyes 2027 opening

Rockwell Land Corp., the listed property development arm of the Lopez Group, has reached a major construction milestone in Central Luzon, topping off the structure of Power Plant Mall Angeles as it pushes ahead with the expansion of its signature lifestyle brand beyond Metro Manila.

Environment

DENR issues notice of violation over motocross track project in El Nido

The regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in MIMAROPA Region has issued a Notice of Violation to the developer...
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Technology

DITO launches new mobile authentication system replacing OTP

DITO Telecommunity has introduced the country’s first Silent Network Authentication (SNA) service, a new security system that aims to replace the traditional SMS-based One-Time Password (OTP) used in many online transactions.

Health & Science

Globe backs digital education wallet to boost learning in public schools

Globe Telecom is supporting a new digital education initiative aimed at improving learning outcomes in Philippine public schools by combining technology, teacher training, and data-driven teaching.
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Opinion

Eala storms toward WTA’s elite circle

The desert—both in Dubai and Indian Wells—has been kind to Alex Eala.

Luzviminda’s daughters: Steel, silk, sovereignty, spotlight

If you want to understand the Philippines, resist the temptation to start with its strongmen and their statues. Begin instead with its women, the quiet architects of its revolutions, the steady hands at the tiller when storms arrive.

NAIA Terminal shakeup tests airlines nerves

At Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the runway is not the only thing shifting. Airlines are now studying a government proposal to redraw the airport map itself, clustering carriers by business model in a sweeping terminal realignment. 

When safety grounds flights, bills soar

Gilbert had barely settled into his seat on a Friday evening flight bound for Manila, pleased to be heading home after several days of meetings in Mindanao. An hour later, the single-aisle jet remained parked on the tarmac at Francisco Bangoy International Airport, engines silent, cabin restless.