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Government plans privatizing LRT 2, MRT 3 operations and maintenance in 2025

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday bared plans to privatize the operations and maintenance of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 and Light Rail Transit Line 2  as soon as the lease contract on one of them expires next year. Their proponents, the DOTr said, will be entertained through a bidding process.

Cebu Air accepts resignation of Frederick Go as director, names cousin David Go as replacement

Listed airline Cebu Air Inc. announced Monday the resignation of Frederick Go as director of the board of the country's largest budget carrier flying under the brand name Cebu Pacific.

Food price pressure seen still elevated in Metrobank inflation forecast

Food-driven price pressures figure high in some of this year's inflation forecasts, such as that seen by the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) which has retained its original 4.3 percent inflation print in 2024.

NG debt service brought down GIR by $500 million

The country’s gross international reserves (GIR), a measure of capacity to pay for foreign loans and external trade obligations, stood at USD102.5 billion, the...

Economic managers remain vigilant over inflation risks despite December deceleration

Inflation in December decelerated to 3.9 percent, its slowest pace since February 2022, but economic managers remain on their toes, with risks posed by El Nino weather event on prices agricultural commodities, particularly rice.

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Meralco holds animal welfare event for anniversary

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) marked its 123rd founding anniversary by hosting an animal welfare event aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership, public health, and safer communities.

Biofuels pushed as buffer vs oil supply risks

Stakeholders in the local biofuels industry are urging the government to maximize the use of locally produced biofuels to help protect the country from possible fuel supply disruptions caused by the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

DA-FTI assures sufficient P20 rice supply, urges responsible purchasing

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and state-owned Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) on Friday urged Filipinos not to abuse the government’s subsidized rice program, warning that unusually large crowds at distribution sites are creating the false impression of a supply shortage.

Salceda sees crude oil above $80/barrel, volatility easing

Crude oil prices are likely to remain above USD80 per barrel in the coming weeks, but the era of massive pump price surges may already be fading, according to economist and former Albay congressman Joey Salceda.

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