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Industries

Over P20/liter diesel price surge possible on March 10

MANILA, Philippines — Projections for next week’s fuel price hikes climbed further, with the latest estimates showing that motorists might pay over P20 more for a liter of diesel. An...

Finance

Oil prices surge as Mideast war rages, stocks fall on US jobs

NEW YORK, United States — Crude prices surged Friday on mounting fears about oil supply disruption amid the Middle East war, while equities retreated on poor US hiring data. The US-Israel...

Consumer & Retail

Miu Miu helps Prada resist luxury market downturn

Miu Miu helps Prada resist luxury market downturn

MILAN, Italy — Italy’s Prada withstood a downturn in the luxury market in 2025 by growing its revenue by 5 percent year-on-year to 5.7 billion…

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Tourism & Transportation

Emirates back to 60% capacity as Middle East flights resume 

MANILA, Philippines — Emirates said it has restored nearly 60 percent of its global route network as of March 7, as regional airspace gradually reopens…

Foreign News

Peso falls to 59:$1 amid Middle East crisis

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso sank to its lowest level in over a month on Friday, capping the week back to the 59 level…

Economy

February inflation quickens to 2.4%

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine inflation swelled to a more than one-year high in February, extending its climb for a third straight month amid rising food,…

Communications

‘House of Talk’ podcast platform launched for Gen X, Millennials

MANILA, Philippines — Comm&Sense Inc. and Blogapalooza Inc. have joined forces to launch House of Talk, a production partnership designed to transform the Philippine podcast…

Industry Movements

Apple’s 'big week' launches pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

NEW YORK, United States — Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone…

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