Daily Archives: Jun 7, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has begun fulfilling fresh pineapple orders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a major push into the Middle East market and reopening key trade routes despite ongoing logistical challenges.

Consumers can expect mixed fuel price adjustments this week, with gasoline set to become cheaper while diesel rates will climb, according to a local fuel retailer. Based on global trading averages from the past week, gasoline prices are projected to fall by P1.50 to P2 per liter, while diesel costs are seen rising by P3 to P3.50 per liter.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has streamlined the country’s securities borrowing and lending framework by assigning all administrative functions to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), aiming to create a more efficient and integrated short selling market.

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) has strengthened its North American operations by putting its second Airbus A350-1000 into service on the Manila-Toronto route, a key step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization plan. This new aircraft joins the carrier’s first A350-1000, which currently flies the Manila-New York route, giving PAL two premium long-haul gateways in North America served by its newest and largest aircraft type.