The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy and Manual to create a more efficient and accessible framework for resolving disputes in the energy sector. This development, formalized through Resolution No. 5, Series of 2025, will enable consumers and regulated entities to resolve conflicts through non-judicial methods such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, ensuring a faster, cost-effective, and impartial resolution process.
Inflation in the Philippines likely increased in March, driven mainly by rising global energy prices linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to Moody’s Analytics.
The Department of Trade and Industry on Monday launched a P4-billion MSME Business Fund to help small enterprises weather global uncertainties, including the ongoing Middle East crisis.
CIMB Bank Philippines has introduced CIMB Prime, a new premium banking segment offering higher interest rates, reduced fees, and priority customer service for qualified clients.