Peso Purchasing Power Drops to P0.75 from 2018

The Philippine peso's purchasing power has weakened significantly, with P1 in 2018 now equivalent to just P0.75 as of March 2026, according to National Statistician Dennis Mapa, reflecting cumulative inflation effects.

Philippine Inflation Hits 4.1% in March 2026

The Philippines' inflation rate accelerated sharply to 4.1 percent in March 2026, driven by surging transport and food costs linked to Middle East conflict impacts. Government outlines emergency measures to stabilize fuel supply and support vulnerable sec

PCC, IEMOP Dialogue on Electricity Market Competition

The Philippine Competition Commission and IEMOP held a strategic policy dialogue to address competition issues and switching barriers in the retail electricity market, aiming to enhance consumer choice and market efficiency.

Shell Philippines Announces Major Fuel Price Hike

Shell Philippines has announced a significant fuel price increase effective April 7, 2026, with diesel rising by P19.80 per liter, kerosene by P9.10, and gasoline by P5.90. This comes amid global oil market turmoil due to ongoing Middle East conflicts.

DTI-Davao Warns of Price Hikes After April 16 Freeze Ends

The Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Region anticipates price increases for some basic commodities after April 16, 2026, when manufacturers' 30-day price freeze commitment concludes. Rising logistics costs are cited as the primary driver.

DPWH Davao Demolishes Pedestrian Overpass on Good Friday

The DPWH Davao City District Engineering Office, with the City Engineer's Office, conducted partial demolition of a deteriorating pedestrian overpass on JP Laurel Avenue during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, 2026, to minimize traffic disruption.

Beyond Lent: Presence Heals Family Businesses

After Easter, the call to renewal extends to family enterprises, where silence often masks pain. This article explores how presence, not solutions, and open communication can transform leadership and relationships, turning conflict into connection.

IC Fines Jump 86% to P87.72M in 2025 as Supervision Tightens

The Insurance Commission collected P87.72 million in fines and penalties in 2025, an 86% increase from 2024, as regulators intensified supervision of insurance firms and related entities. Despite stricter enforcement, the industry grew, with total assets

Cebu Pacific Day of Valor Seat Sale: PHP 88 Fares

Cebu Pacific celebrates the Day of Valor with a special seat sale offering one-way base fares as low as PHP 88 from April 6-9, 2026, for travel between October 2026 and March 2027 across its extensive domestic and international network.

SSS Studies Loan Moratorium and Penalty Condonation

The Social Security System is actively evaluating a loan moratorium for members and a condonation program for employer contribution penalties to provide immediate financial relief amid economic challenges.

Wage Boards Hasten Review of Pay Hike Petitions

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Central Visayas pledges urgent deliberation on a recent wage hike petition, while the NCR board prepares to start its review cycle next month.

Oil Crisis: Business Leaders Urge Preparation Amid Conflict

As oil prices surge past $109 per barrel following Middle East conflict, Philippine businesses face rising costs. An entrepreneur shares hard-earned lessons on why hope isn't a strategy and scenario planning is essential for survival in turbulent times.

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