Economy
Gasoline prices set to rise next week
Oct 30, 2026

Gasoline prices set to rise next week

MANILA, Philippines — Mixed adjustments in fuel prices may greet the motorists in the first week of November, with gasoline slated for a price hike.  Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said gasoline...

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Power outages loom anew across Visayas
Oct 30, 2026

Power outages loom anew across Visayas

MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas power crunch persisted on Friday, with the grid operator declaring another red alert amid a thin electricity supply due to the unavailability of major coal power plan...

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Globe seeks connectivity integration in property development masterplans
Oct 30, 2026

Globe seeks connectivity integration in property development masterplans

Globe seeks connectivity integration in property development masterplans...

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DBS survey finds risk-readiness gaps in family offices’ wealth-transfer efforts
Oct 30, 2026

DBS survey finds risk-readiness gaps in family offices’ wealth-transfer efforts

Founders’ desire to stay in control is a key hurdle to such financial planning...

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SSS inks pact with DICT to expand social security coverage for freelancers
Oct 30, 2026

SSS inks pact with DICT to expand social security coverage for freelancers

The Social Security System (SSS) on Friday announced it has signed an accord with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to expand social security protection for the countr...

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Dali posts P1-billion capital deficit amid rapid expansion
Oct 30, 2026

Dali posts P1-billion capital deficit amid rapid expansion

Hard Discount Philippines Inc., the operator of discount grocery chain Dali Everyday Grocery, posted a capital deficit of P1.03 billion at the end of 2025, five years into its commercial operations in...

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Inflation may accelerate to as high as 8.1% in October — BSP
Oct 30, 2026

Inflation may accelerate to as high as 8.1% in October — BSP

Inflation could pick up to as high as 8.1% in October due to higher fuel and electricity prices, as well as transport fares, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ forecast for the month....

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Bank of Japan declares victory in hitting price target, signals near-term hikes
Oct 30, 2026

Bank of Japan declares victory in hitting price target, signals near-term hikes

It maintains its policy rate at 1.25% in a widely expected move...

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Connecting the gaps: Unilab Foundation strengthens mental health support for young Filipinos
Oct 30, 2026

Connecting the gaps: Unilab Foundation strengthens mental health support for young Filipinos

Today’s young Filipinos face challenges that go beyond the usual pressures of school, friendships, and family expectations. Generations Z and Alpha navigate a world shaped by social media, rapidly evo...

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DA braces for costlier rice imports amid weak peso
Oct 30, 2026

DA braces for costlier rice imports amid weak peso

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is bracing for higher rice import costs as the peso continues to weaken against the US dollar, potentially adding pressure on local prices at a...

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