High voltage towers that support transmission lines for electrical power distribution in the Luzon grid is seen from a residential area in Baesa, Quezon City. MARIA TAN, ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

Higher electricity bills expected in March

CONSUMERS are expected to pay more for electricity next month, as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a higher rate for the feed-in...
Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. leads the destruction of seized illicit cigarettes in Porac, Pampanga on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. ROMEO “JUNE” LUMAGUI JR./FACEBOOK PHOTO

BIR destroys P2.1 billion worth of illicit cigarettes

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) started destroying the P2.1 billion worth of illicit cigarettes in 12 designated sites yesterday, February 24. A total of...
Gasoline prices would jump by 70 centavos per liter while diesel will have upward adjustment of 40 centavos per liter today, Feb. 25, 2025. BUSINESS. INQUIRER.NET PHOTO

Another fuel price hike set this week

HIGHER pump prices will greet motorists starting today, as oil companies will impose another round of increases. In separate advisories yesterday, Petron, Seaoil, Petro Gazz,...
A vendor has an abundant supply of different pork meat and other by-products at a market in Quezon City on Jan. 14, 2025. PNA PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

DA eyes higher allocation for meat processors in pork MAV

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to allocate most of the pork imports under the 55,000 metric tons (MT) of the minimum access...
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PH finally exits dirty money ‘grey list’

AFTER more than three years, the Philippines has finally exited the “grey list” of Paris-based watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which commended the...

Meet the Whirlpool Fridge That’s Smart, Stylish, and a Must-Have for Filipino Homes

Filipinos love home-cooked meals, turning even ordinary days into a feast. But keeping ingredients fresh and leftovers ready requires a refrigerator that’s as reliable...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reminds all banks to accept unfit or mutilated Philippine banknotes and coins from the public. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIA

BSP reminds banks to accept dirty, defaced currency from public

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reminded banks to accept “unfit” or “mutilated” currency from the public. According to BSP, paper banknotes and polymer are...

Sen. Lito Lapid Mainit na Tinanggap ng mga Negrense

KAHIT bumubuhos ang malakas na ulan, hindi nagpatinag si Senador Lito Lapid, ang Supremo ng Senado sa kanyang sariling motorcade sa Bacolod City at...

Palawan Group of Companies Shines with Three Major Wins at the 12th International Finance...

Palawan Group of Companies (PGC) swept three major awards at the 12th Annual International Finance Awards 2024 held in Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, securing recognition...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) sold 26,313 units of Mirage G4 in 2024. MMPC is a member of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. MITSUBISHI-MOTORS.COM.PH PHOTO

PH auto industry eyes 500K sales in 2025

THE Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) reported Thursday, Feb. 20, that it started the year...