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Middle East crisis forces Cebu Pacific to cut flights

Cebu Pacific on Monday announced a series of temporary network adjustments on Monday, citing a surge in global fuel prices linked to the ongoing...

Piston, Manibela threaten transport holiday on March 26 and 27

Two major transport groups on Monday threatened to stage a nationwide strike from March 26 to 27 – the Thursday and Friday before Holy...

Business group urges manufacturing boost to counter global shocks

Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) chairperson Elizabeth Lee urged the government to provide stronger support for the manufacturing sector as global economic shocks intensify,...

How VinFast’s extended free charging cuts driving costs for Filipino drivers

Fuel costs continue to climb, but VinFast’s latest programs offer a different equation. Free charging and added incentives turn everyday driving into a more...

All is not Lost

For this fisherman heading out to sea on a warm summer morning for his routine task of earning a living, the prices of gasoline...

Needed: Clear-eyed leadership at DTI

“DTI has given multiple speeches left and right on its commitment towards a more resilient and sustainable future, but it seems the Philippines has...

Philippine firms weigh shorter work weeks amid oil hikes

Philippine companies are exploring three- or four-day work weeks to streamline operations amid surging global oil prices and rising costs, according to the Management...

DOTr says 50% MRT-3, LRT 2 fare reduction starts March 23

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Thursday it will implement a 50-percent fare discount for all passengers of the MRT-3 and LRT-2 rail lines starting...

Retailers asked to adopt co-loading to curb price hikes

FAST Logistics Group called on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and retailers to adopt co-loading delivery models, warning that inefficiencies in current systems could...

Sen. Win wants gov’t to further scrimp on expenses

The Philippine government should immediately enforce aggressive belt-tightening measures as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten the stability of the economy, Senator Sherwin...

Uncanny result of runaway fuel prices

Skyrocking gasoline rates appear to keep cars off the road as evinced by this image of markedly reduced vehicle traffic in Baguio City’s central...

Suspension of fuel excise tax likely within 2 weeks

The public can expect relief from rising fuel prices by around P6 to P10 per liter within the next two weeks with Congress poised...

Cebu Pacific passenger traffic rose 7.9% in February

Cebu Pacific carried more than 2.3 million passengers in February 2026, up 7.9 percent from the same month last year, the airline said on...

ADB economist favors targeted subsidies over PH fuel excise tax suspension

Targeted government assistance such as income or food subsidies would better support vulnerable Filipinos than a blanket reduction in excise taxes amid rising fuel...
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