BingoPlus gives out free gas to motorcycle taxi drivers.

BingoPlus launches ‘Tuloy Ang Biyahe’ aid as gas hike pummels public transport sector

AS TENSIONS among the United States, Israel, and Iran exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, so did fuel prices worldwide, and the Philippines was...
PCCI president Perry Ferrer. Photo courtesy of Joann Villanueva/PNA

PCCI chief pushes stronger energy infrastructure, partnerships

AN OFFICIAL of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) yesterday underscored the country's potential to achieve energy security but stressed the need...
Prices of diesel are expected to increase by P1.45 to P1.75 per liter next week. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Gov’t to sell up to 45-M liters of diesel in off-grid areas

UP TO 45 million liters of diesel will be sold by the government to new power providers in off-grid areas until August at P80...
“This temporary suspension of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA)-All collection is intended to provide additional relief to consumers while ensuring that renewable energy developers continue to receive the support provided under existing policies,” says Energy Regulatory Commission chairperson and chief executive officer Francis Saturnino Juan. ERC PHOTO

ERC suspends GEA-All collection for May, June 2026 billing

Collection of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-All) for May and June 2026 billing period will be suspended to give power consumers a breather...
Household consumption grew 3 percent in the first quarter of 2026, from 5.3 percent in the same period last year, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

Fitch unit sees PH household spending dipping slightly in 2026

BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, said it sees Philippine household spending dipping slightly to 4.4 percent in 2026. Earlier this year, the think-tank said...

Factory output picks up in March

FACTORY output, both in volume and value, grew at a faster pace in March this year, boosted by the increase in the manufacture of...

Peso tipped to weaken further, possibly sinking past 62 vs $1

The Philippine peso is expected to continue to underperform as the Middle East conflict drags on, MUFG Bank Ltd. said, adding that a prolonged...
Oil firms will hike prices per liter of gasoline by P0.47, while rolling back those of diesel by P9.57, and kerosene by P13.30 today, May 12, 2026. Photo by REUTERS/ Lisa Marie David

Gasoline prices up; diesel, kerosene down today

Fuel retailers yesterday announced mixed movements on pump prices of petroleum products, marking the third straight week of increase for gasoline. In an advisory, Petron...
Watsons Philippines welcomes SB19 as its official brand ambassadors, bringing together music, beauty, and wellness in a celebration of everyday confidence and Filipino excellence.

Watsons Welcomes SB19 as Brand Ambassadors, Bringing Together Music, Beauty & Wellness in Celebration...

The Philippines’ most loved health, wellness, and beauty retailer, Watsons, ushers in a new era of self-care and confidence by officially welcoming SB19 as...
Power firms are urged to save fuel and manage supply more carefully to protect the grid and ensure that essential electricity services remain uninterrupted. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

Power subsidy benefits 110K households in Antique

ABOUT 110,000 households in Antique have benefited from the provincial electric power subsidy (PEPS), which is expected to increase further once the master list...