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Oil shock to bring inflation above 4%

Oil shock to bring inflation above 4%

THE IRAN war could trim 0.2-0.3% from the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year, as the oil shock could drive inflation to above 4% this year

Meralco power rates increase in March

Meralco power rates increase in March

OVER EIGHT MILLION customers served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will have to tighten their belts this month as the power distributor announced a rate hike,

Philippines improves in global connectedness — DHL report

Philippines improves in global connectedness — DHL report

HANOI — The Philippines improved three spots to 59th in the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026, placing it in the middle among its Southeast Asian neighbors.

SMFB profit climbs 13% to P46.3B on food, spirits growth

SMFB profit climbs 13% to P46.3B on food, spirits growth

SAN MIGUEL Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB), the food and beverage subsidiary of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), reported a consolidated net income of P46.3 billion for 2025

How do auctions work?

How do auctions work?

TO HELP cultivate art appreciation and sustain the growth of the Philippine art market, a major auction house recently held a talk to shed light on how auctions

HSBC Philippines sees affluent sector driving growth of its premier segment

HSBC Philippines sees affluent sector driving growth of its premier segment

HSBC PHILIPPINES expects the affluent sector to drive customer growth for its international wealth and premier banking segment over the next three to five years

Matt’s Coffee targets students, professionals with work-friendly space

Matt’s Coffee targets students, professionals with work-friendly space

A NEWLY opened café in Quezon City is seeking to stand out in the city’s crowded coffee scene by positioning itself as a place where customers can linger and work

Unmasking the digital culprit: Supreme Court guideposts for social media authorship

Unmasking the digital culprit: Supreme Court guideposts for social media authorship

It is settled that in criminal cases, the prosecution must prove not only the elements of the crime charged but also the identity of the perpetrator. Even if the

VAT reductions seen viable with exemption crackdown

VAT reductions seen viable with exemption crackdown

THE GOVERNMENT will have to expand the tax base to make the proposed reductions in value-added tax (VAT) sustainable, and may need to resort to a crackdown on transactions

Shipping firms allowed to collect fuel surcharge

Shipping firms allowed to collect fuel surcharge

THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said it has authorized ship operators to collect a fuel surcharge of up to 20% of base fares, among other measures to promote