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Oil Price Hike Starting Next Week

Bracing for Impact: Severe Oil Price Hike Starting Next Week Confirmed by Industry Experts

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino consumers, motorists, and the local transport sector are bracing for a massive financial shock at the pumps as an unprecedented oil price hike starting next week is projected to take effect. According to reliable oil industry sources citing the latest tracking of the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) and international foreign […]

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Nag-anunsyo ng P0.34/kWh na Taas Singil ang Meralc... ⓘ
Nag-anunsyo ng P0.34/kWh na Taas Singil ang Meralco Ngayong Hulyo 2026

Panibagong pasanin na naman ang sasalubong sa milyun-milyong pamilyang Pilipino ngayong buwan. Opisyal nang inanunsyo ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco) ang dagdag na singil sa kuryente na epektibo ngayong Hulyo 2026. Dahil sa pagbabagong ito,

SLEX Toll Hike Begins July 1: Motorists Face Highe... ⓘ
SLEX Toll Hike Begins July 1: Motorists Face Higher Travel Costs on Major Expressways

MANILA, Philippines — The slex toll hike set to take effect on July 1 is expected to bring higher travel expenses for thousands of motorists who regularly use the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and the

Pag-IBIG SAFE Loan Program Offers Up to ₱10,000 ... ⓘ
Pag-IBIG SAFE Loan Program Offers Up to ₱10,000 Financial Relief for Members Facing Rising Living Costs

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — As Filipino households continue to grapple with the increasing cost of living, the Pag-IBIG Fund has introduced a new financial assistance initiative designed to provide immediate support to members facing economic

Big Swerte Continues Expanding Its Reach as Philip... ⓘ
Big Swerte Continues Expanding Its Reach as Philippine Digital Entertainment Market Experiences Strong Growth

Big Swerte Builds Momentum in One of Southeast Asia’s Fastest-Growing Digital Markets MANILA, Philippines — Big Swerte continues to strengthen its presence across the country’s rapidly evolving digital entertainment sector as more Filipinos embrace online

PLDT Home and Solar Expansion: PLDT Eyes New Energ... ⓘ
PLDT Home and Solar Expansion: PLDT Eyes New Energy Opportunities

PLDT Home has long been connected with internet access, digital services, and home connectivity. But recently, a different conversation began to grow around the company after PLDT shared its interest in studying opportunities in the

Meralco Files Petition Seeking Approval for P9 Bil... ⓘ
Meralco Files Petition Seeking Approval for P9 Billion Refund to Consumers

Many electricity consumers may soon receive financial relief after Meralco filed a petition seeking approval for a refund worth around P9 billion. The proposal was submitted to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), which is responsible

Pag-IBIG Loan Limit Increase: P10M Housing Loan, P... ⓘ
Pag-IBIG Loan Limit Increase: P10M Housing Loan, Papayagan Na

The pag-ibig loan limit increase is creating new opportunities for many Filipino workers who dream of owning a home. Pag-IBIG Fund has officially raised its maximum housing loan ceiling to P10 million, giving qualified members

Fuel Price Update May 19, 2026: Oil Prices Shift A... ⓘ
Fuel Price Update May 19, 2026: Oil Prices Shift Again

Fuel Price changes continue to affect Filipino motorists as another round of pump price adjustments takes effect on May 19, 2026. For many drivers, commuters, and businesses, weekly fuel movement has become an important concern

Department of Agriculture Pushes ₱53 Price for L... ⓘ
Department of Agriculture Pushes ₱53 Price for Local Rice  

Patuloy na gumagawa ng hakbang ang Department of Agriculture (DA) upang mapanatiling abot-kaya ang presyo ng pagkain habang pinoprotektahan din ang kabuhayan ng mga magsasaka. Isa sa mga bagong hakbang na inilatag ng ahensya ay

Power Supply Stable Across Luzon and Visayas, Says... ⓘ
Power Supply Stable Across Luzon and Visayas, Says NGCP

The power supply situation in Luzon and Visayas has returned to normal after several days of yellow and red alerts, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Many residents experienced rotating brownouts

Canva Introduces Offline Mode for Flexible Designi... ⓘ
Canva Introduces Offline Mode for Flexible Designing

Canva continues to improve the experience of digital creators after introducing its new offline mode feature, allowing users to continue designing even without an internet connection. The update became one of the most talked-about additions

Meralco Power Outage Triggers Rotating Brownouts f... ⓘ
Meralco Power Outage Triggers Rotating Brownouts for 920,000 Users

A massive Meralco Power Outage affected nearly one million customers on Wednesday evening after the Luzon power grid was placed under red alert due to low power reserves. Thousands of homes and businesses across several

Fuel Price Update: Diesel and Kerosene Seen to Rol... ⓘ
Fuel Price Update: Diesel and Kerosene Seen to Roll Back

May kaunting ginhawang posibleng maramdaman ang mga motorista sa susunod na linggo matapos sabihin ng Department of Energy (DOE) na maaaring bumaba ang Fuel Price ng diesel at kerosene. Gayunpaman, inaasahan namang tataas muli ang

Foodpanda Offers 2x Tips for Delivery Riders This ... ⓘ
Foodpanda Offers 2x Tips for Delivery Riders This May 1

Magandang balita para sa mga delivery riders ng Foodpanda ngayong Labor Day. Inanunsyo ng Foodpanda Philippines na dodoblehin nito ang lahat ng tip na ibibigay ng customers sa kanilang app sa darating na May 1.

DA: Rice Prices Seen Rising to P62/kg Amid Middle ... ⓘ
DA: Rice Prices Seen Rising to P62/kg Amid Middle East Crisis

Posibleng maranasan ng mga Pilipino ang panibagong pagtaas ng rice prices sa mga susunod na buwan, ayon sa Department of Agriculture (DA). Sa pinakahuling pagdinig ng Senado, sinabi ni Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Cebu Pacific Offers P599 One-Way Domestic Flights ... ⓘ
Cebu Pacific Offers P599 One-Way Domestic Flights Until April 30

Cebu Pacific has launched a new seat sale that gives travelers a chance to book domestic flights for as low as P599 one-way base fare. This limited-time offer is available until April 30, 2026, giving

Electric Bill Shock: Why Costs Are Higher This Sum... ⓘ
Electric Bill Shock: Why Costs Are Higher This Summer

Maraming consumers ang nagulat sa taas ng kanilang Electric bill ngayong buwan ng Abril. Ayon sa Manila Electric Company o Meralco, ang pagtaas ng singil ay dulot ng rate increase at mas mataas na konsumo

Marcos Jr. Calls Oil Companies to Implement Comple... ⓘ
Marcos Jr. Calls Oil Companies to Implement Complete Price Roll

Nagbigay ng malinaw na panawagan si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa mga oil companies na ipatupad nang buo ang fuel price rollback habang inaasahan ang panibagong bawas presyo ngayong linggo. Ayon sa Pangulo, mahalagang maramdaman

BSP Loan Payment Relief for Those Affected by Fuel... ⓘ
BSP Loan Payment Relief for Those Affected by Fuel Price Increase

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced a new measure called bsp loan payment relief to help borrowers affected by rising fuel prices. This decision comes after global tensions in the Middle East began

Fuel Price Rollback May Happen Next Week DOE Updat... ⓘ
Fuel Price Rollback May Happen Next Week DOE Update

Posibleng magkaroon ng fuel price rollback sa susunod na linggo, ayon sa Department of Energy (DOE). Ito ay matapos makita ang pagbaba ng galaw ng presyo ng langis sa pandaigdigang merkado sa mga nakaraang araw.

Marcos Approves LPG at Kerosene Tax Break for Cons... ⓘ
Marcos Approves LPG at Kerosene Tax Break for Consumers

In a recent announcement, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the suspension of excise taxes on LPG at kerosene to help reduce the burden on Filipino consumers. The decision comes amid rising fuel prices that continue