Fuel prices in the Philippines are volatile as the Israel-Iran conflict fuels global uncertainty. Major oil companies implemented a staggered pump price increase, with a second wave followed on June 26 and 27. Read more »
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has raised alarm over the United States’ recent military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that the escalation could spiral into a full-scale global conflict. Read more »
Capitalizing on the growing opportunities in the ultra high-end market, property giant Megaworld is introducing a new brand category that caters to the ‘ultra rich’ both in the Philippines and abroad. Read more »
In a major step toward food affordability, the provincial government of Negros Occidental has officially launched its ?20 per kilo rice program. Read more »
A new mix of familiar names and fresh faces is entering the Philippine Senate on June 30, 2025. With promises ranging from healthcare reform to green infrastructure and food security, the 12 newly elected senators are expected to shape the country’s legislative direction in the coming years. Read more »
The Philippine economy expanded by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2025, showing a modest uptick from the revised 5.3% growth posted in the last quarter of 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Read more »
