Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Monday reported a 26 percent jump in first-half net income to P23.12 billion from only P18.35 billion in the same period last year.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has accredited 14 new transport network companies (TNCs) in a bid to increase competition and improve the overall quality of ride-hailing services for commuters.
The outcome of the Q2 2024 Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey (SLOS) show most banks keeping their credit standards unchanged for loans to businesses and consumers based on the modal approach. But the diffusion index (DI) method indicated a net tightening of credit standards for business loans and unchanged lending standards for household loans.
The National Government posted a narrower budget deficit in June—P209.1 billion compared with P225.4 billion a year ago—as revenue collection led by the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Bureau of Customs increased faster than government expenditures.
The order by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. banning all Philippine offshore gaming operations, or POGO, will impact the market for office space in Metro Manila but not as substantially as it would have had the prohibition been made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, diversified professional services and investment management firm Colliers said.
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged strong support for Filipino hog raisers suffering from steep financial losses caused by cheap foreign pork and dropping farmgate prices.
Consumers and business owners face another week of contrasting fuel prices as global supply tensions continue to ripple through local pumps. Gasoline prices are projected to decrease by up to ₱1.00 per liter, offering mild relief to private motorists, while diesel prices are expected to rise significantly by up to ₱3.00 per liter, according to estimates from Jetti Petroleum.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. aims to launch as many as 60 new games next year, expanding its lineup as competition heats up in the Philippine online gaming space. The company is also stepping up its focus on original, locally developed titles rather than relying on foreign content, setting it apart from many industry peers.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has confirmed analog television broadcasts in Mega Manila will officially cease on November 22, 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s shift to digital TV. Deputy Commissioner Alvin Blanco said the target date is firm, and that television networks have been preparing public service announcements and information materials to help people get ready for the change.