Low palay, corn production likely in 3Q — PSA
THE ESTIMATED production of palay (unhusked rice) and corn may decline in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year,...
Guimaras posts 4.9% inflation in August
GUIMARAS posted a 4.9 percent inflation rate in August 2026, remaining among the lowest in Western Visayas despite an acceleration from 4.6 percent in...
Power consumers to save at least P20 as BIR removes VAT on system loss...
HOUSEHOLDS, particularly those consuming 200 kilowatt-hours of electricity, can expect savings of at least P20 on their electricity bills after the Bureau of Internal...
Bong Go: Alex Eala a ‘patriot’ for choosing Asian Games despite potential WTA sanctions
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go praised Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala for choosing to represent the Philippines in the 2026 Asian Games despite the...
El Niño seen to drive ASEAN coal use
COAL DEMAND in Southeast Asia will remain robust this year and in 2027, fueled by the expected increase in power demand and the looming...
DA suspends raw ube exports as it aims to boost production
As ube gains in popularity abroad, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has indefinitely suspended raw exports of the purple yam as it bids to...
PhilHealth joins Handog ng Pangulo, brings YAKAP to schools and workplaces nationwide
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continues to push for more accessible primary healthcare for Filipinos nationwide through Handog ng Pangulo (HNP). As part of...
Gasoline, diesel prices to rise about P5/liter
MOTORISTS will see another hefty price hike of up to P5.68 per liter for petroleum products this week.
In an advisory, the Department of Energy...
GCash gives Iloilo investors digital access to Arthaland preferred share offering
For Iloilo residents exploring different ways to participate in the stock market, a new share offering from Arthaland Corporation will be available through GStocks...
Airfares higher in second half of September – CAB
AIR TRAVELLERS should brace for higher airfares for flights booked in the second half of September, as the passenger fuel surcharge was upgraded one...