Distribution utility personnel inspect the power transformer and electric meters on a concrete post in Barangay Tatalon in Quezon City. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., during his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 27, called for amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act to prohibit charging systems loss to consumers. PNA PHOTO BY JOEY O. RAZON

Palace eyes balanced system loss reform, welcomes industry talks

MALACAÑANG on Thursday, July 30, said the government is pursuing a balanced approach to its proposed removal of system loss charges from electricity bills,...
The country’s money supply increased by 7.7 percent to P18.8 trillion in December 2024 from P17.4 trillion in the same month in 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. PNA FILE PHOTO

AHEAD OF NEXT FATF REVIEW: PH eyes wider antidirty money net

THE PHILIPPINES’ antimoney laundering watchdog is preparing an overhaul of its rules as it seeks to tighten its grip on illicit financial flows, expand...

Bong Go pushes stronger fire prevention, disaster preparedness through key laws after fatal Iloilo...

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go renewed his call for stronger fire prevention measures and improved disaster preparedness following a fatal fire incident in Anilao, Iloilo,...

Watsons Brings Free Health Services Closer to Filipinos in over 140 Stores Nationwide

For many Filipinos, staying healthy often takes a backseat to the demands of everyday life. Routine health check-ups are frequently postponed because of busy...
Passengers will be paying P423 to P1,237 in fuel surcharges for domestic flights while for international flights originating from the Philippines, the surcharge ranges from P1,396.74 to P10,385.42 for the August 1 to 15, 2026 period. PHOTOGRAPH: NIGEL BLAKE/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO

Higher airfares loom as fuel surcharge hiked to Level 13 for August 1-15

PASSENGERS should brace for higher airfares in the first half of August as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) passenger hiked the fuel surcharge level...
Diesel prices are expected to drop by 10 to 30 centavos per liter next week while gasoline might go down by 20 centavos or no change at all. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

PH fuel supply good for 45 days — DOE chief

THE COUNTRY'S fuel stock remains steady and is expected to last for nearly 45 days, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday, July 28. "Sa...

Artist Veronica Lim Yuyitung passes away

Surrounded by family, Veronica Lim Yuyitung passed away peacefully in Toronto, Canada on July 23, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born...

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the gains achieved by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and Pag-IBIG Fund under the Expanded...
Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Long Beach on March 4, 2025 in Long Beach, California. The US trade deficit surged to a new record in January, said the US Commerce Department on March 6, 2025, as imports spiked while tariff worries flared. The overall trade gap of the world’s biggest economy ballooned 34 percent to $131.4 billion, on the back of a 10 percent jump in imports for the month. This was the widest deficit for a month on record, dating back to 1992. PHOTO BY FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

DTI: Over 60% of PH exports exempt from 12.5% US tariff

DESPITE the new 12.5-percent tariff imposed by the United States, the Philippines remains in a stronger position than many of its regional competitors, with...

PCA seeks funding for 100 million-tree coconut revival

THE PHILIPPINE Coconut Authority (PCA) is seeking additional funding to plant 100 million coconut trees by 2028 to revive the country’s coconut industry. For 2026,...