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by Joann Villanueva on March 11, 2026
Meralco power rate up by P0.64/kWh for March 2026 billing
by Joann Villanueva on March 11, 2026
This brought the overall rate to PHP13.8161/kWh during the month, which increases by around PHP129 the bill of a household consuming 200 kWh per month.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 10, 2026
Public urged to boost awareness on colorectal cancer
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 10, 2026
In an advisory, the Department of Health (DOH) said the campaign aims to increase public knowledge on the prevention, early detection, and proper treatment of colorectal cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the country.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
55 gas stations face show-cause orders for overpricing, says DOE
by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
“We have assessed 87 reports, around 26 of which are from Metro Manila, and issued show-cause orders to 55 oil firms. They have 24 hours to explain why their permits should not be canceled,” Garin said in a briefing.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
Global challenges can drive better trade policies – DTI exec
by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) Executive Director Benedict Uy underscored this during a pre–ASEAN Business Environment Forum (ABEF) briefing in Taguig City.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
PSEi, peso slip anew on Middle East conflict
by Joann Villanueva on March 10, 2026
The local bourse’s main index fell 4.97 percent to 6,006.22 points, while the broader All Shares index declined 4.24 percent to 3,346.75.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 10, 2026
Excise tax on fuel reduction to ease inflationary pressures - economist
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 10, 2026
Malacañang earlier said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will formally ask Congress to grant him emergency powers to reduce excise tax on petroleum products amid the crisis in the Middle East.... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 9, 2026
ERC: Safeguards in place vs. erring players amid oil price spikes
by Joann Villanueva on March 9, 2026
This was stressed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Friday, following a meeting with members of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) on Wednesday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 7, 2026
DOH backs Bagong Balikbayan Act for health, psychosocial needs of OFWs
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 7, 2026
During a Senate hearing, DOH Undersecretary Albert Domingo said reintegration should not be viewed solely as an economic or labor concern but also as a public health and social protection issue.... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on March 7, 2026
228M children worldwide expected to live with obesity by 2040: Study
by Philippine News Agency on March 7, 2026
The projection was published in the 2026 World Obesity Atlas report, which warns that childhood obesity is increasing rapidly across the globe.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 7, 2026
PH records 400 annual rabies deaths, 4M animal bite cases
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 7, 2026
Bandoy clarified that rabies is not limited to stray dogs, debunking a common misconception among the public.... Read full article