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DBCC opposes suspension of excise tax on gas, diesel

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter and Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter  SUSPENDING EXCISE TAXES on diesel and gasoline would only provide...

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Lower demand, higher prices push LPG supply to 50 days

THE COUNTRY’S liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply increased to the equivalent of 50 days of inventory, driven by a seasonal decline in consumption...

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Philippines to see faster inflation, slower GDP growth

MOODY’S RATINGS lowered its growth forecast for the Philippines and raised its inflation outlook, reflecting the impact of soaring global energy prices amid...

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Cebu Landmasters sets up to P14-B capex for 2026

CEBU Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) said it is allocating a lower P12 billion to P14 billion in capital expenditures (capex) this year to support...

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IMF downgrades Philippine growth to 4.1%

By Bettina V. Roc, Associate Editor THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) now expects Philippine economic growth this year to fall far below the...

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Globe secures back-to-back wins as Most Sustainable and Most Active Mobile Network for Environment at 2026 Consumer Choice Awards

For the second consecutive year, Globe was named Most Sustainable Mobile Network and Most Active Mobile Network for the Environment at the 2026...

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CoA named WTO External Auditor, begins six-year term

The Commission on Audit (CoA) has been appointed as the new External Auditor of the World Trade Organization (WTO), reflecting its credibility and...

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Philippine inflation quickens to 4.1% in March, fastest in nearly 2 years

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Faster price increases in fuel, electricity and food, including rice, pushed Philippine inflation past the Bangko Sentral ng...

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Middle East war threatens Philippine growth outlook

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE MIDDLE EAST conflict threatens the Philippines’ growth prospects but a rebound in private spending and robust exports...

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BSP may hike if inflation breaches 4%, says AMRO

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) easing cycle has likely ended, with rate hikes now on the table...