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Green GSM booking fee

Green GSM passengers flag a sudden "booking fee"

Lack of notice leaves drivers absorbing passenger frustration.

Metro Manila transport improvement

OPINION: When the bare minimum keeps getting celebrated, that becomes the problem

Why basic transport upgrades keep passing as progress in Metro Manila.

Philippine Airlines fare glitch

Philippine Airlines fare glitch prompts questions over ticket validity

Too good to be true? Travelers report Seattle-Tokyo for $156 and LA-Singapore for $148 before Philippine Airlines' system stabilized.

Cebu City scholarship program

Cebu City students lose scholarship option after council rejection

Distance vs. documentation: Why an 8-7 vote against the Asian College of Technology has sparked fears of student dropouts in...

Human Nature wage increase

Human Nature raises employee wages by 10%: A ₱27,500 'living wage' benchmark for 2026

Leading by example: How the local personal care giant is shielding its workforce from the fuel and energy crisis with...

US-Philippines AI industrial hub

US, Philippines to build 4,000-acre AI industrial hub in Luzon under new supply chain push

Wall Street Journal reports a landmark economic security zone aimed at critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and reduced dependence on China.

Shakey’s profits fall

Shakey’s profits fall 32% despite higher sales

Expansion and softer dining spending weigh on margins as revenue reaches ₱16.1 billion.

Chinabank dividend payout 2026

Chinabank approves ₱7.5B dividend payout to shareholders

12% dividend increase as digital upgrades roll out and Baa2 rating stays stable

UP Project NOAH BAHAR tool

New augmented reality tool lets Filipinos “see” flood risks in real time

UP NOAH, Dr. Mahar Lagmay expand flood hazard mapping with BAHAR.

Starbucks electricity

OPINION: Who actually gets access to cheaper electricity?

Why Starbucks gets to negotiate cheaper power while small businesses cannot

Bank consumer trends

More young Filipinos are opening bank accounts earlier as access widens across households

Teen account ownership hits 34% and borrowing drops to 25%, while 85% of households now have at least one account.

EV showroom visits Philippines 2026

EV showroom visits surge 200% in Philippines as interest in electric vehicles accelerates

VinFast sees strong market momentum, projecting over 100% growth in battery EV adoption amid rising fuel costs and shifting consumer...

Kapampangan dictionary digitization

300-year-old Kapampangan dictionary digitized in race to preserve language history

Researchers at the Center for Kapampangan Studies (CKS) use a specialized non-invasive scanner to digitize the 1699 Arte y Diccionario...

Philippine remittances February 2026

Philippine remittances ease in February but remain steady in early 2026

February inflows dip to $2.79B (₱159.2B) after holiday surge, while US stays top source and Jan–Feb totals rise 3.1% year-on-year

March 2026 tax collections Philippines

March tax collections climb to ₱198.76B

₱11.3B in tax refunds released, over 5x last year’s level.

BSP loan grace period 2026

BSP gives borrowers breathing room

6 months' grace on loans, 1 year of farm deferment, and lower digital transfer fees amid the energy emergency.

Aerial view of country club

DigiPlus brings Philippine Open golf championship back to International Series with BingoPlus as title partner

Asia’s oldest national tournament returns to Manila Southwoods in November as DigiPlus expands its global sports push.

Kaya Founders e-wallet report 2026

High transfer fees limit everyday e-wallet use among 70 million Filipinos, report says

A smartphone user navigates the "Confirmation" screen of a local e-wallet. While the Philippines boasts over 70 million digital wallet...

Tanduay distiller

Tanduay lifts Lucio Tan-led conglomerate to another record year in 2025

₱30.98B group income as Tanduay posts ₱3.12B profit, 45% growth, and six consecutive years of gains, raising its share to...

Cebu Landmasters’ Metro Manila expansion

Cebu Landmasters' Metro Manila expansion set with ₱12.14B capex, and the Pasig project in pipeline

Developer enters Luzon market as record sales and rising recurring income support growth.

New Training Hub to rise in New Clark City

New training hub to rise in New Clark City

Civil Service Commission secures one-hectare site for 50 years for national training center

EV chargers in Robinsons Malls

EV charging expands across Robinsons malls nationwide

New stations roll out in key cities through partnerships with energy providers

VAT less meds

VAT-free medicines expanded to 2,263 drugs, easing healthcare costs for Filipinos on long-term treatment

The updated list covers cancer, diabetes, hypertension, mental illness, and other conditions, offering broader relief on out-of-pocket medicine expenses.

Galunggong

Galunggong supply rises as Navotas catch nearly doubles

The fishing ban is credited for a stronger haul, with output topping 16,000 MT in peak season.

Roblox safety measures

Roblox tightens access for minors in the Philippines following regulator pressure

Kids and teens placed into curated game pools as new age-based account rules take effect in June.

LPG prices start to drop as ₱3 per kilo rollback takes effect

REGASCO implements early reduction following excise tax suspension, with other LPG firms expected to follow in coming weeks.

Italpinas revenue jumps 29.9%

Italpinas revenue jumps 29.9% as profit falls in 2025

Developer expands provincial footprint as earnings hit by higher costs and revaluation shifts Real estate developer Italpinas Development Corporation closed...

DigiPlus chairman

DigiPlus posts 2,580% growth and places 12th in Asia-Pacific ranking

₱75.2B revenue surge lifts firm past 42 Philippine companies in Statista list.

Solar panels

PH ecozones keep drawing investors as PEZA logs ₱45.52B in Q1 approvals

How 78 new projects in solar, aircraft maintenance, and IT-BPM are reshaping the Philippine export landscape.

Puregold - 1M Sari Sari stores

Puregold’s network hits over 1 million sari-sari stores nationwide

Expanded discounts and barangay-level delivery aim to help small retailers manage rising costs and keep shelves stocked.