A gasoline station attendant in Quezon City assists motorcycle riders as vehicle owners start queuing to fill their tanks. Fuel prices are expected to go down next week ahead of the Christmas break. LYN RILLON/INQUIRER.NET FILE PHOTO

Fuel prices seen to roll back ahead of Christmas

Motorists may get an early holiday break at the pumps, as fuel prices are poised for a rollback next week amid easing global supply...
Guests got behind the wheel of their favorite Toyota models, felt the thrill firsthand, and experienced what it means to drive with confidence during the Toyota at AutoFocus Test Drive Festival in November 2025. Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. remained in the driver’s seat among industry players, selling 205,552 units from January to November 2025. TOYOTA MOTOR PHILIPPINES CORP. PHOTO

Vehicle sales slid 8.7% in November 2025

A SHARP drop in passenger car purchases weighed down vehicle sales in November, as the automotive industry races to meet its 500,000-unit sales target...
Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno (left) leads the inspection and distribution of the abandoned balikbayan boxes at a BOC facility in Port Area, Manila Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier ordered the release of around 130,000 balikbayan boxes that were left unattended at the BOC. PNA PHOTO BY YANCY LIM

BOC starts delivery of abandoned ‘balikbayan’ boxes to kin of OFWs

THE BUREAU of Customs (BOC) on Thursday, December 18, started the delivery of some 130,000 unclaimed balikbayan boxes. This in response to the order of...
A market report released on Dec. 18, 2025 said manageable inflation, a drop in domestic interest rates, and a seasonal uptick in remittances from Filipino workers abroad are expected to boost domestic growth to 4.6 percent in the last quarter of 2025. Photo shows fresh produce offered at the Quezon City Fresh Market and Kadiwa ng Pangulo at the QC Hall Covered Pathwalk in July 2025. PNA PHOTO BY BEN BRIONES

PH economy forecast to accelerate to 4.6% in Q4 ’25

DOMESTIC growth is expected to accelerate to 4.6 percent in the last quarter of 2025, driven by lower inflation and a seasonal uptick in...
Aerial render of The Yard at The Upper East

BACOLOD’S FIRST OUTDOOR ‘GLASSHOUSE’ SPORTS COURT TO RISE IN MEGAWORLD’S THE UPPER EAST

BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, December 15, 2025 — A first-of-its-kind outdoor sports facility featuring a striking glasshouse design and integrated retail hubs is set...
Power transmission lines in a part of Bulacan province in this undated photo. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2025, officials of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines announced a decline in the effective transmission rate for December to P1.35 per kilowatt hour (kWh), from P1.51/kWh in November, due to consumption changes. PNA PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

December transmission rate declines

THE EFFECTIVE transmission rate for December slipped to P1.35 per kilowatt hour (kWh) from last month’s P1.51/kWh, driven by changes in consumption, officials of...
Honoring the company’s tradition of sharing the Christmas magic, Coca-Cola's Tagbilaran Plant brings the warmth of festive reunions and joyful celebrations to life.

Coca-Cola bottler lights up sites into beacons of hope for communities

Christmas is a cherished tradition in the Philippines that embodies joy, hope, and togetherness. It’s a time when families reunite, communities come alive with...
The upland barangay of Aningalan in San Remigio is considered as the “Baguio of Panay” for its cool climate. Photo shows the mountain resort in Aningalan. RC RUBIDO PHOTO / DISCOVER ANTIQUE, PHILIPPINES FB

Antique town eyes ecotourism zone

ANTIQUE – The Municipality of San Remigio here sought the support of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in its bid for...
MS Riviera of Oceania Cruise Line returned to Boracay Island on March 16, 2025, bringing approximately 1,250 guests and 800 crew members. Boracay continues to be a preferred stop for international cruise ships. MALAY-BORACAY TOURISM OFFICE PHOTO

PH set to receive 127 cruise calls in 2026 – DOT

THE PHILIPPINES is looking to receive 127 cruise ship calls in 2026, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday, December 16, describing this as...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos graced the opening of new facilities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), led by the rollout of biometric immigration processing, the All-Filipino Tambayan Food Hall and the Mezzanine Food Hall, and the newly completed Dignitaries Lounge. NAIA PHOTOS

NAIA Terminal 3 gets new biometric e-gates, food halls

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 has been upgraded to speed up immigration border control and expand food choices for international passengers. On...