BPO Workers Demand Expanded WFH Amid Oil Price Hikes

BPO employees in the Philippines are calling for expanded work-from-home arrangements to alleviate financial strain from soaring oil prices, driven by Middle East tensions, which increase commuting and living costs.

QC Gas Stations Run Dry Before Expected Fuel Price Hike

Several gas stations in Quezon City have exhausted their petroleum products as motorists rush to fill up before an anticipated major price increase on Tuesday. Long queues were reported along Commonwealth Avenue, with diesel at ₱57 per liter and gasoline

Labor Groups Slam Government 4-Day Workweek

The formal implementation of a four-day workweek in government agencies and courts faces fierce opposition from labor groups, who argue it harms job order and contract workers and fails to address economic crises.

Oil Price Hike Today, Another Increase Expected Wednesday

A significant oil price hike is now in effect, with gasoline up by P5.20 per liter, diesel by P13.95, and kerosene by P20.95. Another round of increases is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, adding to the financial strain on consumers.

Bank Lending Growth Slows to 9.3% in January

Bank lending growth in the Philippines decelerated to 9.3% year-on-year in January 2026, down from December's 9.6%, with foreign loan demand collapsing and business lending showing uneven performance.

Protest at Cubao Gas Station Over Oil Price Hike

Fishermen, farmers, and consumer groups staged a protest at a Cubao gasoline station in Quezon City, denouncing the sharp increase in petroleum product prices effective Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Bank Lending Growth Slows in January 2026

Preliminary data reveals that loans from universal and commercial banks grew at a slower annual rate of 9.3% in January 2026, with business and consumer lending showing mixed trends as the BSP ensures financial stability.

Santa Fe Ferry Fares Rise with Fuel Surcharge Hike

Island Shipping Corporation implements a new fare matrix for Santa Fe, Bantayan Island routes, adding a P70 fuel surcharge due to continuous oil price increases, affecting regular, senior, student, and child passengers.

Theia Gems Becomes Accessible Luxury Brand in Philippines

Theia Gems, a Filipino jewelry house, transitions into an accessible luxury brand by hosting 'The Art of Sparkle' in Makati. The event educates Filipinas on natural vs. lab-grown diamonds, empowering women to celebrate personal milestones with fine jewelr

Bohol Emerges as MICE Hub, Complementing Cebu Tourism

Bohol is positioning itself as an emerging hub for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions while showing resilient tourism demand, with new convention facilities and hotel developments strengthening its role as an alternative destination to Cebu

Davao Prepares for Fuel Crisis Amid Middle East Conflict

Davao City authorities coordinate response as Middle East tensions trigger massive fuel price increases, with gasoline up ₱7-13, diesel ₱17.50-24.25, and kerosene ₱32-38.50 per liter, affecting local transportation and daily earnings.

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