Motorists may see a slight reprieve next week with a round of pump price rollbacks after a series of mega fuel price hikes since the Middle East conflict broke out in February. AJ PALCULLO/PN

DOE: Fuel rationing scheme not considered amid oil price shocks

The implementation of a fuel rationing scheme amid tight global supply driven by heightened tensions in the Middle East is not being considered by...
The Food Trucks Community expressed gratitude to the Iloilo City Council for the passage of the Food Trucks and Mobile Food Kiosks Ordinance. Under this policy, food truck operators can now legally conduct business and better serve the public.

Food truck community thanks city for recognizing, legitimizing them through ordinance

ILOILO City – The local food truck community has welcomed the passage of the Food Trucks and Mobile Food Kiosks Ordinance. They describe it...
The Small Enterprise Growth Agenda (SEAL-SEGA) program held in Guimaras in March featured a Trade Fair showcasing local food, agricultural goods, and tourism-related products.

SEAL-SEGA program boosts Guimaras MSMEs with grants, training

GUIMARAS – At least 36 local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in this island province completed a four-day intensive growth program aimed at...
A customer scans the vegetables on display at the KADIWA ni Ani at Kita market outlet in Roxas City, Capiz. As inflation accelerates to 4.9 percent in the country, prices of basic goods increased swiftly in August, with food and household commodity expenses leading the way. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, meat prices climbed by 16.4%, fish prices increased by 12.4%, and vegetable prices hiked by 15.7%. DA-6

Prices of basic goods steady until April 30 amid fuel cost hikes – DTI

PRICES of basic and prime commodities monitored by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will remain unchanged until April 30, Trade Secretary Ma....

“Pondong hindi nagagamit, baka pwedeng itulong to address this fuel crisis” — Senator Bong...

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go called for an urgent and sweeping government response to cushion the impact of soaring oil prices, emphasizing the need to...
ArenaPlus is bringing Derrick Rose back to Manila

ArenaPlus to welcome back Derrick Rose in Manila for exciting announcement

Former Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose is set to return to the Philippines for the second time in seven months as his ArenaPlus family...
“I do not expect it [fuel prices] to go down as fast as it went up… In fact, it will be way, way slower because the damage goes beyond the war,” says Energy Secretary Sharon Garin. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PHOTO

DOE chief: Damage to oil sites to keep prices high

Filipinos should not expect fuel prices to immediately bounce back to pre-Iran war levels even if the attacks subside, since power assets in the...
The Philippine peso strengthened against the greenback in early trade on Wednesday. PHOTO COURTESY OF INQUIRER.NET

Peso strengthens to 59 per dollar on Iran ceasefire

The Philippine peso strengthened back to the 59-per-dollar level yesterday morning, April 8, after risk appetite improved following US President Donald Trump’s agreement to...
“The purchasing power of the Philippine peso is inversely related to inflation rate. When inflation increase, the purchasing power of the peso decreases,” says National Statistician and PSA chief Claire Dennis Mapa. PIA PHOTO

Worth of P1 in 2018 now only 75 centavos in March 2026

THE BUYING power of the Philippine peso has declined in the past eight years due to rising inflation, which quickened to its fastest in...

Cebu Pacific Celebrates Day of Valor with Special Seat Sale

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, kicks off April with a special seat sale in celebration of the country’s Day of Valor,...