Fuel prices are seen to increase by as much as P2.70 per liter next week due partly to the impact of US sanctions on major Russian oil producers. PNA FILE PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

Up to P2.70/liter oil price hike forecast for next week

OIL PRICES are projected to rise up to P2.70 per liter in the first week of November, based on price movements as of October...
Members of the Filipino community in South Korea warmly welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, Cabinet secretaries, and other Philippine government officials during the Filipino Community (FilCom) gathering on Thursday night, Oct. 30, 2025. PCO.GOV.PH PHOTO

PH to maintain high standards in trade policies — Marcos

THE PHILIPPINES vowed to maintain high standards when it comes to trade policies, President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said Friday, October 31. 'We are committed...
Officials of the Bureau of Customs present millions of pesos worth of counterfeit clothes. The clothes were tagged as branded and supposedly to be sold this holiday season. JEKKI PASCUAL/ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

Customs seizes P482 million worth of fake branded clothes

ALMOST half a billion pesos worth of counterfeit apparel was seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Manila. BOC Assistant Commissioner...
Securities and Exchange Commission chairperson Francis Lim noted that “the number of borrowers struggling under excessive interest rates has continued to grow in recent years, as certain entities exploit the accessibility of online lending applications to trap our fellow kababayans in cycles of debt.” DOF PHOTO

SEC eyes cap on interest for loans of up to P20-K

THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on the proposed policy to put a limit on interest rates and other charges...
This 222.5-megawatt Southern Negros geothermal power plant is located in Valencia, Negros Oriental. Geothermal energy accounts for only around 8.5 percent of the Philippines’ power generation mix. PNA FILE PHOTO/ MARY JUDALINE FLORES PARTLOW)

PH seeks hike in geothermal energy capacity – DOE chief

USE OF NEW technologies and government support will further bolster the Philippines’ geothermal energy production and help meet the government’s bid to increase the...
Babylonia Pon-An, president of Barangay Camangahan Fisherfolk Association in Bugasong, Antique, shows the first-class iodized salt they produced in the town’s Barangay Camangahan, on Oct. 24, 2025. Pon-an said in an interview on Tuesday, Oct. 28, that the shared service facility from the Department of Trade and Industry enabled them to have a year-round salt production. PNA PHOTO BY ANNABEL CONSUELO J. PETINGLAY

SSF makes year-round salt production possible in Bugasong

ANTIQUE – Salt production in the municipality of Bugasong is now available year-round, using the shared service facility (SSF) provided by the Department of...
Photo courtesy of AJ Palcullo/PN

Price watch tightened to keep ‘Undas’ goods affordable

THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) has intensified its price monitoring activities to ensure that Undas-related goods remain affordable and adequately supplied for...
Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. won two Golden Arrows at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Golden Arrow Recognition Awards. The award was received on behalf of the company by Chief Financial Officer Brian Edang (center).

Vista Land celebrates four consecutive years of corporate governance recognition

VISTA Land & Lifescapes, Inc., one of the country’s leading integrated property developers, proudly received two Golden Arrows at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard...

Mas pinababang remittance fees: Because every padala is a message of love this Christmas

The holiday season is a time for giving, sharing, and showing love — and for millions of Filipinos, that love is often sent through...

Toyota offers emergency roadside assistance at select Toyota dealerships for Undas

October 30, 2025 – Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will be offering emergency roadside assistance and/or general service repairs for customers who may need it during...