Oil prices have been on a downtrend in the last two weeks and there is a big chance this will continue vis-a vis the projection of oversupply in the first quarter of 2026, according to an official of the Department of Energy. PNA FILE PHOTO BY JOAN BONDOC

DOE sees fuel price rollback from US-Iran peace deal

DEPARTMENT of Energy (DOE) officials are hopeful for the sustained drop in fuel prices as the initial peace deal between the United States and...

Pag-IBIG Fund offers SAFE Loan to help members amid effects of Middle East conflict

Pag-IBIG Fund is offering the Special Assistance for Financial Emergencies or SAFE Loan, which provides qualified members with up to P10,000 in affordable cash...
From the Palawan Group of Companies, Mr. Bernard V. Kaibigan, Chief Marketing Officer, and Mr. Miguel Mangabat, PalawanPay Marketing Manager; from Gentry Timepieces, Mr. Hayb Anzures; from PHILTA, Hon. Congressman Eric Olivarez; and special guests Indian National Coach Yatharth Bhardwaj and His Excellency Ambassador Shri Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador of India to the Philippines, graced the event, where Papa and Alcantara were awarded champions in the Men’s Doubles division of the tournament.

Palawan Open 2026 Delivers World-Class Tennis, Strengthens the Future of the Sport

The highly anticipated Palawan Open 2026 officially concluded an outstanding 11-day run at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, further cementing its reputation as one...

Bong Go urges PhilHealth to deliver promised wider emergency coverage amid viral non-coverage case...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to ensure that its promised wider coverage and emergency care reforms are actually...
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5 Changes That Make Your Store More Convenient and Customer-Focused

Retail success often depends on the customer’s shopping experience. Because the impression of an establishment is typically formed during the first visit, businesses need...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has again reminded delinquent firms to file their reports. PHOTO FROMSEC WEBSITE

SEC cracks down on illegal online lending platforms

THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its crackdown on suspicious online lending activities, warning the public against several entities accused of...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines says the overall average transmission rates decreased by 9.33 percent to P1.4492 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in May, from P1.5983 per kWh in April this year. Transmission rates account for about 10 percent of a monthly electricity bill. NGCP PHOTO

Transmission rates drop in consumers’ June power bills

CONSUMERS will see a drop in transmission rates in their electric bills this month, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In...
The Department of Energy welcomed 13 renewable energy projects worth P344.62 billion certified under the government's Green Lane initiative, saying these validate the Philippines' accelerating transition to clean energy. Photo shows the aerial view of the 50-megawatt solar power plant of PowerSource First Bulacan Solar, Inc. in San Miguel, Bulacan, on May 13, 2026. PNA photo by Joan Bondoc

P344.62-B RE projects boost clean energy shift – DOE

THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DOE) said the 13 renewable energy (RE) projects worth P344.62 billion that have been certified under the government’s Green Lane...
OFW remittances remain a bright spot for the Philippine economy. Remittance

Overseas Filipino remittances slow to 2% in April

REMITTANCES from Filipinos abroad grew at a slower pace in April after reaching $2.7 billion, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral ng...
BingoPlus elevates 2026 MEGA Ball as Official Entertainment Partner

BingoPlus hails Filipino creativity as 2026 MEGA Ball dazzles fashion and film communities

BingoPlus shone with Filipino pride on Philippine Independence Day as it elevated the 2026 MEGA Ball at the Makati Shangri-La last Friday, June 12. Gracing...