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Oil markets jolted higher Thursday as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated, with Iran and the US both asserting control over one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.

Franchising in the Philippines is emerging as a strategic bright spot in 2026, even as industry expansion cools alongside a moderating economy, according to the Philippine Franchise Association.

DENZA Philippines is stepping up its assault on the country’s crowded spirts utility vehicle (SUV) segment, rolling out two electrified models—the B5 and B8—in a bid to challenge gasoline-powered incumbents and capture a slice of the fast-growing market.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signaled that its interest rate easing cycle has come to an end, with Governor Eli Remolona saying the latest 25-basis-point adjustment will likely be the last.