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MAP, DOE collab to push energy agenda

MANILA, Philippines — The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has partnered with the Department of Energy to rev up the implementation of the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) through 2050. ...

Finance

Global stocks mixed again as market digest huge Netflix deal

NEW YORK, United States — Global stock gave a mixed picture on Friday, with sentiment underpinned by hopes for sustained US central bank rate cuts. But nagging inflationary worries limiting the...

Consumer & Retail

DA sets suggested price cap for local pork during the holidays

DA sets suggested price cap for local pork during the holidays

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has set a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for locally produced pork effective today, Dec. 5, to…

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Tourism & Transportation

PAL to start flying to Palau by March 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch a new flight service connecting Manila and Palau (Koror) starting March 29, 2026. PAL will offer…

Foreign News

Peso seen at risk of breaching 60:$1 next year

MANILA, Philippines — The peso remains at risk of slipping past 60 to the dollar in 2026 amid “worsening sentiment,” though a recovery is expected…

Economy

Philippine growth lags targets; but IIF sees resilience ahead

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is set to maintain steady growth, although still falling short of the Marcos administration’s target, as global trade performance and…

Communications

Gen X, Millennials spend most time with social media 'watching'

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Gen X and Millennials prefer digital and social media platforms over traditional broadcast sources with “watching” being the most popular activity,…

Industry Movements

Loan growth eased to 16-month low in October

MANILA, Philippines — Bank lending slowed to a 16-month low in October, as the widening graft scandal that has implicated high-ranking government officials continued to…

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