The peso closed at 57.98 to a dollar, up from 58.02 on Friday. It opened at 57.95 from 58.1 previously, climbed to an intraday high of 57.91, and touched 58.02, averaging 57.95. Volume fell to USD896.5 million from USD1.34 billion last week.... Read full article
In separate advisories, Seaoil and Petron said they would raise gasoline prices by PHP1.20/liter, diesel by PHP0.60/liter, and kerosene by PHP0.60/liter effective 6 a.m..... Read full article
The Philippines aims to include nuclear power in its energy mix while increasing renewable energy’s share of total capacity to 35 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040.... Read full article
Citing the actual 10-year population growth trend in the country’s Summer Capital from 2016 to 2025, BWD General Manager Salvador Royeca, in a report, said they are projecting an annual increase of at least 2 percent in the city’s population.... Read full article
Governor Nilo Demerey Jr., who led the inauguration of the facilities, said the projects symbolize the collective vision for a cleaner environment, a safer community, and a stronger agricultural sector.... Read full article
Magno thanked the administration for placing Mindanao at the center of national development, describing it as a genuine partnership between local communities and the national government.... Read full article
Based on Labor Advisory 01-2026, Feb. 17, 2026 is a non-working holiday nationwide, thus employees who reported for work will be entitled to an additional 30 percent of basic wage for the first eight hours of duty.... Read full article
Governor Mujiv Hataman said the 160-kilowatt system supplies 24/7 power to all offices at the center, with excess capacity for the soon-to-be-completed provincial board building and gymnasium.... Read full article
Some areas will experience rains due to two prevailing weather systems on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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The DFA also noted that describing the issue as being solely “up to the DFA” does not fully capture the inter-agency effort required, which includes joint action among concerned government offices.... Read full article