Food supply holds steady despite rising fuel costs, Agri dept. says
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reassured the public that the country’s food supply remains secure, even as fuel prices continue to climb amid...
P16.50 diesel price hike, P7.50 for gasoline seen Tuesday
Fuel prices are projected to rise sharply again next week as global tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt markets.
An industry insider estimates...
PAL suspends Dubai, Doha flights until April 30 amid security risks
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has suspended its flights between Manila and major Middle East hubs, including Dubai and Doha, until April 30, citing...
PCA opposes suspension of biofuels mandate, cites risks to farmers
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has rejected proposals to fully suspend the country’s biodiesel mandate, warning that such a policy shift could severely affect...
BSP closely monitors Mideast conflict’s impact on PH econ
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday said it remains data-driven as it monitors the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on...
Vehicle sales dip year-on-year in Feb, EV demand surges — CAMPI, TMA
The country’s automotive industry recorded a decline in overall vehicle sales in February 2026, according to combined data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers...
China vows to continue fertilizer supply to PH despite rising global oil prices:...
The Chinese government has assured the Philippines that it will maintain its fertilizer exports despite ongoing increases in global oil prices, Agriculture Secretary Francisco...
PH to procure 2M barrels of oil to expand buffer supply
The PNOC Exploration Corporation will procure 2 million barrels of oil to boost the country’s buffer stock, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said Tuesday.
"The PNOC...
No price increases in next 30 to 60 days: Manufacturers
Manufacturers of basic and prime commodities have committed to keep prices at current levels for the next 30 days, amidst the impact of higher...
D&L downplays near-term impact of proposed biodiesel measure
A proposed measure to temporarily suspend mandatory biofuel blending, amid Middle East conflict concerns over oil supply, is not expected to hurt D&L Industries’...