A gasoline boy refills the fuel tank of a motorcycle in a gasoline station in Pavia, Iloilo. Starting today, oil firms will impose price hike on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. JAP FAJARDO/PN

Oil prices rise on renewed risk appetite, tight OPEC supply

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, with investors regaining some risk appetite as they await clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman on potential interest...
SMDC create innovative and sustainable developments that respond to the needs of Filipino homeowners and investors this New Year.

SM Development Corporation underscores commitment to democratized home ownership this New Year

Following a stellar run in 2021, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) remains committed to blazing trails in the Philippine real estate industry by creating innovative...

SSS to offer calamity assistance to members, pensioners affected by Typhoon Odette

The Social Security System (SSS) will offer a Calamity Assistance Package to members and pensioners affected by Typhoon Odette starting January 14, 2022. SSS President...
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Pre-need sales jumped by nearly half at end of September 2021

Pre-need firms swung to profitability as of end-September 2021, reversing 2020’s pandemic-induced losses, as sales of life plans jumped by almost half year-on-year. The latest...

SSS to offer calamity assistance to members, pensioners affected by Typhoon Odette

The Social Security System (SSS) will offer a Calamity Assistance Package to members and pensioners affected by Typhoon Odette starting January 14, 2022.SSS President...

DOTr to conduct random antigen tests on train commuters under Alert Level 3

Metro Manila is now under Alert Level 3. For its part, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is making adjustments to the current public-transportation guidelines....

LTO extends validity of student permits, medical certificates, and conductor’s licenses

Considering the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases and the arrival of the Omicron variant, it’s understandable if fulfilling some nagging Land Transportation Office (LTO)...

Ford PH is kicking 2022 off with up to P100,000 in cash discounts for...

In need of a truck? Then you’ll be glad to know Ford Philippines is making a big push for buyers to consider the Ranger...

PNP: Vaccination cards must be presented at Metro Manila, Bulacan checkpoints

Commuters and motorists will be required to present vaccination cards at checkpoints in Metro Manila and Bulacan province before they are allowed entry, the...
President Duterte recently signed Republic Act 11598 or the Cash Assistance for Filipino Farmers Act, which mandates the Department of Agriculture to provide cash transfers to rice farmers tilling two hectares or less until 2024.

Cash assistance law will not offset huge import losses

The law that provides direct cash assistance to rice farmers is not seen to offset the huge losses of farmers due to excessive rice...