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Business groups back SEC plan to set term limits for PSE broker directors
A GROUP of business-oriented organizations recently expressed support for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) plan to cap the term of broker directors in the Philippine Stock Exchange.
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March 20, 2026
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DA chief files cyber libel raps vs 18 'puppets' over 'maleta' claims
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday filed separate cyber libel complaints against lawyer Levito Baligod, resigned Ako Bicol party-list congressman Zaldy Co and the 18 “maleta” (suitcase) ex-soldiers, whom he described as “puppets,” for linking him to the alleged bribery scheme involving former and current government officials, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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March 20, 2026
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Sara's absence in hearing proper will hurt her defense, says Luistro
IT would hurt the defense of Vice President Sara Duterte if she skips the next phase of the impeachment proceedings, the chairperson of the House Committee on Justice said Thursday.
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March 20, 2026
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US PRODUCER INFLATION HOTTER IN FEB; FURTHER RISE EXPECTED AMID IRAN WAR
US producer prices increased by the most in seven months in February, driven by higher costs for services and a range of goods, and could accelerate further as the war in the Middle East boosts oil prices and the pass-through from tariffs persists.
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March 20, 2026
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Industry leader calls for belt tightening
FEDERATION of Philippine Industries (FPI) chair Elizabeth Lee said businesses and manufacturers would have to tighten operations as the dollar strengthens and war-driven uncertainty persists.
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March 20, 2026
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Women on the Homefront
How access to housing is quietly and powerfully rewriting what it means to empower Filipino women
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March 20, 2026
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BOJ holds rates steady, warns of Iran war impact on inflation outlook
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday but warned of the impact rising oil costs from the Middle East conflict could have on underlying inflation, signalling its caution over mounting price pressures.
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March 20, 2026
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SM Supermalls, Generation HOPE break ground for first classrooms in Pampanga
Your most loved mall, SM Supermalls, in partnership with Generation HOPE and the Department of Education, marked a milestone in its nation-building advocacy and commitment to empowering communities with the groundbreaking of two new public school classrooms at San Isidro National High School in Sta, Ana, Pampanga on March 2, 2026.
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March 20, 2026
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PAGASA retires 7 tropical cyclone names
THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) retired seven tropical cyclone names that brought severe damage to property last year.
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March 20, 2026
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AGRI CHIEF TIU LAUREL FILES CYBER LIBEL RAPS VS ZALDY CO, LEVI BALIGOD
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. filed separate cyber libel complaints against former congressman Zaldy Co and lawyer Levito Baligod on Thursday over allegations linking him to supposed irregular activities, as the legal fallout widened from claims made by a group of 18 men presented as alleged former Marines.
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March 20, 2026
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Stocks close lower as oil, geopolitical risks drive investors to the sidelines
SHARE prices closed lower on Thursday as rising tensions in the Middle East kept investors on the sidelines and reinforced demand for cash.
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March 20, 2026
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EX-DENR SECRETARY NAMED SPECIAL ENVOY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, MANAGEMENT
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed former Environment secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga as Special Envoy for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), Malacanang said on Thursday.
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March 20, 2026
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Meralco pushes power-saving habits as demand and global risks raise pressure
With electricity demand expected to climb during the dry season and global tensions threatening to unsettle energy markets, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is urging consumers to adopt energy-efficient habits to help manage both power supply and electricity costs.
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March 20, 2026
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SLOW DOWNLOAD OF P65B FUND FOR CLASSROOM BUILDING SCORED
Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino has flagged the snail-paced download of P65 billion funds for the construction of classrooms under the 2026 budget for local government units, warning that such a delay could lead to setbacks in project completion.
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March 20, 2026
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Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance extends P13-M in microinsurance to fire-prone communities
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers (CLIB), the insurance arm of Cebuana Lhuillier, strengthened fire preparedness efforts across the country by extending around P13 million in microinsurance coverage to families living in fire-prone communities nationwide in observance of Fire Prevention Month.
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March 20, 2026
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House calls on banks to waive OFW remittance fees amid MidEast conflict
THE House of Representatives on Wednesday night adopted Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos’s House Resolution (HR) No. 905, urging banks, remittance centers and other financial service providers “to temporarily waive or reduce transaction and remittance fees to ease the financial burden on Filipinos in the Middle East and their families.”
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March 20, 2026
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Oil rises after Iran strikes MidEast energy facilities
Oil prices rose on Thursday, with benchmark Brent rising to its highest in more than a week, after Iran attacked energy facilities across the Middle East following Israel’s strike on its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in the war.
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March 20, 2026
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Criminal raps poised vs 45 BFP officials
THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is poised to file criminal and administrative charges against 45 current and retired officials of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
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March 20, 2026
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Globe expanding digital infrastructure in Tarlac
GLOBE Telecom Inc. announced that it is ramping up its network upgrades in Tarlac, with the deployment of additional Long Term Evolution (LTE) and fifth-generation (5G) sites.
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March 20, 2026
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SEC greenlights MREIT property boost of P16.2B worth of Taguig office assets
MREIT Inc. (MREIT) said it has received regulatory approval for a planned asset infusion by its mother company, Megaworld Corp., that will see nine Grade A office buildings in McKinley Hill, Taguig added to its asset worth P16.2 billion.
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March 20, 2026
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Basic Energy taps EPC contractors for planned 43-MW Negros Occidental solar project
THE Basic Energy Corp., through its subsidiary Basic Energy Cadiz 1 Corp., has tapped engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors for its 43-megawatt (MW) solar project in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.
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March 20, 2026
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SENATE GOES ON LENTEN BREAK WITHOUT PASSING AMENDMENTS TO BIOFUELS LAW
THE Senate on Wednesday night adjourned sessions for the Lenten break without passing the proposed amendments to the Biofuels Act of 2006 which was certified as urgent by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to soften the impact of rising prices of fuel products.
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March 20, 2026
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GOVT DETERMINED TO CUSHION IMPACT OF MIDEAST CRISIS
Marcos: So far, we have been able to soften the blow
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March 20, 2026
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POCO unleashes X8 Pro Series, bringing flagship power to the next generation
POCO has officially launched the POCO X8 Pro Series in the Philippines, raising the bar for what young tech-savvy consumers can expect from a performance-driven smartphone.
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March 20, 2026
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US oil to retest $99.91, spread with Brent to widen
SINGAPORE — US oil may retest aresistance at $99.91 per barrel, a break above which could open the way toward $102.75.
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March 20, 2026
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Govt to cut MRT-3, LRT-2 fares by 50%
AS VEHICLE FUEL PRICES TREND UPWARD
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March 20, 2026
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Filinvest posts record-high P15B pro fit in 2025; banking, property, power units lead the heavy lifting
FILINVEST Development Corp. (FDC) said Thursday that it grew its reported net income last year by 20 percent, at P18.9 billion, from P15.75 billion the prior year.
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March 20, 2026
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A Feast for the Senses: Enjoy Pyromusical Weekends at Lanson Place Mall of Asia
As the night sky over Manila comes alive with colour and spectacle, Cyan Modern Kitchen at Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila invites guests to indulge in an elevated dining experience perfectly paired with the much-anticipated weekend pyromusical displays.
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March 20, 2026
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Ana Aboitiz Delgado makes history as first woman to lead Philippine bankers group
Ana Aboitiz Delgado has been elected president of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) for the 2026-2027 term, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to lead the organization in its nearly 80-year history.
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March 20, 2026
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STOCKS SLUMP ON WORSENING WAR IN MIDEAST; FRAIL YEN IN FOCUS
Stocks slid and oil prices rose sharply on Thursday after a major escalation in the US and Israel’s war with Iran rattled investors, while the Bank of Japan became the latest central bank to warn about the impact of energy costs on inflation.
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