Big-time fuel price rollback seen during Holy Week
A HUGE rollback in pump prices is expected during the Holy Week, according to estimates from Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday.
The estimates are...
Rural workers’ group pushes for palay floor price
A GROUP of rural workers’ advocates urged the Philippine government to impose a floor price for palay (unmilled rice) to arrest the decline in...
BIR widens net vs vape, cigarette smugglers
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is intensifying enforcement operations against both emerging and long-standing sources of tax evasion, particularly in the vape and...
No retaliation over new US tariff on PH goods – DTI chief
TRADE Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said the Philippines would not retaliate against the recently imposed 17-percent tariff on certain Philippine goods entering the US...
CAAP: PH airports ready for Holy Week exodus
THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) assured travelers that all airports across the country are geared up for the expected influx of...
Weakening Korean won to affect 2025 PH inbound travel – firm
The weakening Korean won is expected to impact the country’s inbound travel in 2025, Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) said.
Korean won fell to its lowest...
PCA alarmed by rising copra prices
THE Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has expressed concern over the rising copra and coconut prices, saying this would impact retail prices and may cause...
Lower US import tariffs, seek reciprocal deal, gov’t urged
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has urged the Marcos administration to consider lowering tariffs on US imports and push for a...
UPGRADE 2025: Fostering a Culture of Research Excellence at University of San Agustin
THE University of San Agustin successfully held its inaugural University Personnel Growth and Research Advancement for Development and Excellence (UPGRADE) on March 24-26, 2025....
Renewables provided 32% of global electricity in 2024 – think tank Ember
RENEWABLE power generation provided a record 32% of global electricity last year, a report by energy think tank Ember said on Tuesday, April 8,...