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Fuel prices seen surging by up to P2/liter on Jan. 20

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists may pay more dearly for fuel next week, with increases expected to reach up to P2 per liter due to several geopolitical tensions.  Jetti Petroleum president...

Finance

Oil prices slump after Trump eases concerns over Iran, US stocks rise

NEW YORK, United States — Oil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric on Iran. Meanwhile, US stocks bounced back after two down days. International oil benchmarks...

BIR bullish on 2026 take

Consumer & Retail

PhilWeb, Hann Casino team up for online gaming

PhilWeb, Hann Casino team up for online gaming

MANILA, Philippines — Gaming technology provider PhilWeb Corp. has forged a strategic partnership with Hann Casino Resort to support and manage the latter’s online gaming…

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Tourism & Transportation

Cebu Pacific @30: Celebrating the journey, not the destination

MANILA, Philippines — For years, airline brand videos have been near stand-ins for tourism promotion reels, highlighting their home country’s most marketable attractions, or sleek fleet…

Foreign News

Philippines, Poland pen pork pact

MANILA, Philippines — Manila has entered into a bilateral regionalization agreement with Warsaw for African swine fever (ASF), a move expected to help stabilize pork…

Economy

Remittances grew faster in November to $2.91B

MANILA, Philippines — Overseas remittances from Filipinos rose at a faster pace in November 2025, lifted by the seasonal surge as migrant workers sent extra…

Communications

Globe, Starlink pioneer cell-to-sat connectivity in Southeast Asia

MANILA, Philippines —  Globe Telecom Inc. on Friday announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. to roll out direct-to-cell satellite connectivity.…

Industry Movements

Bank lending up 10.3% in November despite subdued confidence

MANILA, Philippines — Bank lending grew at a steady pace in November 2025, with the expansion of credit to businesses and consumers flattening at a…

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