The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is currently reviewing petitions for modest price increases on canned sardines as manufacturers face rising fuel and logistics costs, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said Monday.

Filipino car buyers are showing increasing openness to switching brands and exploring alternative vehicle technologies, signaling a potential transformation in the country’s automotive market, according to Deloitte’s 2026 Global Automotive Consumer Study.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) confirmed on Wednesday that tree cutting along Quirino Avenue in Manila is authorized. The work is part of the Southern Access Link Expressway Project, developed by San Miguel Corp., and covered by Permit No. 2026-02-24-TCEBP-1609.