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Fuel prices to drop again, offering relief to motorists

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Motorists could see another round of fuel price reductions as early as next week, marking the second consecutive week of price rollbacks. According to local fuel stakeholders, the price drop will likely apply to all petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, and kerosene.

Luzon grid under yellow alert amid power shortage

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The Luzon Grid was placed under yellow alert from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, marking the first instance this year as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) warned of strain on the region's power supply.

DOE urges efficient energy use to prevent grid strain as temperatures rise

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The Department of Energy (DOE) is urging households, businesses, and government institutions to adopt energy-efficient practices as the summer season approaches to help manage electricity consumption and maintain grid stability.

ICSC delivers 60 kWp solar project to Guiuan, Samar

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The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has handed over a 60 kilowatt-peak (kWp) on-grid hybrid photovoltaic system to the municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

China proposing its own nuclear power agreement with Manila

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China has offered the Philippines an opportunity to capitalize on its technology either to revive the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) or build a new small modular nuclear reactor (SMR).
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DICT bolsters online safeguards vs harmful content, targets NVE to protect youth

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is ramping up action to stop the spread of nihilistic violent extremism (NVE) and other dangerous online content, responding to growing risks that expose children and young Filipinos to graphic violence, exploitation, and materials that can encourage harmful behavior.

₱2.74-T digital economy raises online IP concerns

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The rapid expansion of the Philippine digital economy is putting intellectual property protection higher on the business agenda as brands increasingly build sales, reputations, and customer relationships online.

UPLB rental housing opens new option for workers

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The government is moving ahead with a pilot rental housing project at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), opening a new affordable housing option for low-income university employees, students, and nearby informal settler families.

AXA, Home Credit’s Borrower Protection addresses urgent need for financial safety

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The urgent need to close the country’s wide risk protection gap has never been clearer—and for millions of Filipino consumers, it is not just a sector challenge, but a daily, pressing reality. Boston Consulting Group data show 64 percent of Filipinos cannot cover a ₱10,000 medical expense without going into debt or relying on an HMO, even as insurance penetration hit a record 2.03 percent in Q1 2026. This gap leaves most families dangerously exposed: a sudden illness, accident, or loss of a breadwinner instantly turns regular payments into crushing debt, forcing many to borrow from predatory lenders and trapping households in cycles of financial hardship. For consumers, this means no real safety net—one misfortune can erase progress and burden loved ones for years.

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