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MERALCO REVIEWS FUEL SUPPLY STATUS AMID WAR
MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) is reassessing its fuel supply position as hostilities between Iran and the United States-Israel alliance escalate, its chairman said on Wednesday.
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March 05, 2026
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'Q1 GDP woes of greater concern'
FORMER Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras said he is more alarmed about the Philippine economy's first-quarter performance than the potential fallout from the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
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March 05, 2026
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NG DEBT BREACHES ₱18T ON FRONTLOADED LOANS
THE national government's outstanding debt breached the P18-trillion mark in January, having frontloaded its borrowings in the first month of the year to shield itself from rising global interest rates.
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March 05, 2026
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Short-term pressures may widen BOP gap
Curtailed foreign investments and elevated oil prices could widen the gap of the Philippines's balance of payments (BOP) in the near term, analysts noted.
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March 05, 2026
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Mideast war halts overseas voter listing in Israel, Iran
THE Commission on Elections has temporarily suspended overseas voter registration for Filipinos in Israel and Iran due to security concerns in parts of the Middle East.
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March 05, 2026
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Time Medical brings patient-centered, PICA Open MRI innovation to the PHL
GLOBAL medtech company Time Medical has formally inaugurated the first PICA Open MRI in the Philippines, expanding its international presence and bringing US-engineered imaging technology to Filipino hospitals and diagnostic centers.
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March 03, 2026
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Fashion design students immerse in Japanese art and culture
A GROUP of Filipino students recently engaged in a week-long immersion trip in the cities of Kyoto and Osaka to draw inspiration from Japan's rich cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and contemporary fashion innovation.
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March 03, 2026
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Middle East conflict seen boosting BOC collections
AFTER the Bureau of Customs (BOC) surpassed its revenue target in February, its collections could get a temporary boost as widening tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher.
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March 03, 2026
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PHL under-23 standouts vie in Guimaras
ELITE Filipino standouts Erika Burgos, Joshua Ramos, Kim Remolino and Matthew Hermosa headline the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Guimaras set Sunday on Guimaras Island.
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March 03, 2026
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Protecting Mideast OFWs fraught with complications
TRAVEL restrictions hamper efforts to bring home Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in the Middle East as tension in the region mounts following the joint weekend attack by the United States and Israel against Iran.
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March 03, 2026
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PSE ‘cautiously optimistic’ despite flat 2025 earnings
THE Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) on Monday said its net income last year reached P1.22 billion, almost flat compared with the P1.21 billion recorded in 2024.
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March 03, 2026
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PXP net loss widens to P80.4M
ANGILINAN-LED PXP Energy Corp. (PXP) is focused on managing liquidity, allocating capital wisely, and monitoring all of its obligations this year after it reported Monday that last year’s consolidated net loss ballooned to P80.4 million.
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March 03, 2026
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No suspension of overseas voter registration in ME—Comelec
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) said overseas voter registration in Philippine embassies and consulates in the Middle East continues despite escalating tensions in parts of the region.
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March 03, 2026
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PCC: New M&A thresholds reflect economic conditions
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has raised the thresholds that determine whether mergers and acquisitions must be notified to the regulator, saying the figures were adjusted to reflect changes in economic conditions.
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March 03, 2026
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OFW remittances to 'hold up well' if ME war is not prolonged
AMID geopolitical conflicts, analysts said the Philippine peso could experience temporary swings against the US Dollar while OFW remittances are expected to \"hold up well\" as long as the conflict would not drag on for months.
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March 03, 2026
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Foundever® achieves industry-first TESDA certification for CX training program
FOUNDEVER® has become the first company in the Philippines to receive a Certificate of Program Registration (CTPR) from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for its Customer Experience (CX) and Communications Training Level II, marking a significant milestone in industry-led workforce development.
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March 03, 2026
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How can Gen-Zers and Millennials fight Corruption?
IT is exciting that many young people are fighting corruption and are making a big difference for the future.
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March 03, 2026
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Regional fish unloading rises 2.7% in January; GenSan leads growth
FISH unloading volume in regional ports inched up by 2.7 percent in January, the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) said.
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March 03, 2026
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PNP units in alert as tensions broke out in Middle East
WHILE there are no security threats for the moment, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said all of its units have been ordered to maintain its vigilance as tensions broke in the Middle East as the US, Israel and Iran came to blows over the weekend.
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March 03, 2026
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'Sinners' wins best ensemble at Actor Awards, setting up Oscar showdown
AFTER a near awards-season sweep by One Battle After Another, Sinners won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild's 32nd Actor Award on Sunday, setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.
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March 03, 2026
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DSWD assures sufficient aid, resources for OFWs returning from Middle East
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured the public that it is ready to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families in the Middle East amid rising tensions following recent airstrikes.
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March 03, 2026
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Mindanao investment push gains PEZA-MinDA backing
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) have strengthened their partnership to accelerate economic zone development in Mindanao.
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March 03, 2026
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Manila archbishop asks Catholics to pray for peace amid ME tensions
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose F. Advincula has asked Catholics to pray for peace in the world and in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region.
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March 03, 2026
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School deal puts ten hectares of Clark land to use
SOUTH Korean-led firm Hann Philippines, Inc. has set aside 10 hectares within Hann Reserve for the development of an international school in New Clark City, following a partnership with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).
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March 03, 2026
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DOJ subpoenas Villar Land execs
THE Department of Justice (DOJ) hasfoundbasistoconductapreliminaryinvestiga- tion (PI) into the complaint lodged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against several members of the Villar family for alleged market manipulation, insider trading and misleading disclosures.
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March 03, 2026
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Two impeachment complaints vs VP ‘sufficient in form’
THE House Committee on Justice on Monday declared that the third and fourth impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte are sufficient in form, allowing the proceedings to move forward after setting aside one complaint and approving the withdrawal of another.
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March 03, 2026
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SM Foundation upgrades health center for Zamboanguenos
SM Foundation turned over the rehabilitated Putik Health Center to the Zamboanga City government, reinforcing access to primary healthcare services for residents of Barangay Putik in the city’s second district.
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March 03, 2026
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Learn from The Witch
YOU have probably heard of Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street, whose particular genius ran more toward fraud than finance.
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March 03, 2026
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'Thrift banks to spur MSME e-payment adoption'
THE vital role of thrift banks in encouraging small merchants to adopt electronic payments is being emphasized by a key central bank official as key to enjoy the benefits of digital banking.
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March 03, 2026
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Lacson weighs ‘believability’ of ex-soldiers’ cash delivery story
THE math doesn’t lie - and right now, the story of 18 ex-military men on supposedly delivering P805 billion in cash to certain individuals still doesn’t add up, Senate President Pro Tempore and Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said on Monday.
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