Tourism stakeholders in Central Visayas are aggressively pursuing major regional and global events for 2027 and 2028 to boost the region's standing in the competitive Mice market, leveraging recent successes and enhanced infrastructure.
Mekeni Food Corporation commemorated its 40th anniversary with a large employee thanksgiving event, recognizing contributions and unveiling updated corporate values.
Pag-IBIG Fund's regional housing fair in Pampanga will showcase over 20,000 affordable units with monthly payments starting at PHP3,411, featuring subsidized interest rates and developer partnerships.
Transport groups and consumer advocates in Iloilo City announce a nationwide 'Welga ng Bayan' on March 19-20, 2026, demanding government action as fuel prices exceed P110 per liter, causing severe financial strain on drivers and consumers.
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Genesis Transport launches a daily direct bus service from Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Clark International Airport, featuring hybrid units and eight daily trips each way to boost accessibility and passenger traffic.
Cebu Pacific launches a nostalgic seat sale with fares as low as P19.96, plus 30% off partner hotels, celebrating its 1996 founding. Travel period spans late 2026 to early 2027.
Multiple homebuyers of Azzela Properties report unfulfilled housing promises, delayed refunds, and alleged fraudulent practices, leading to legal action and an NBI investigation as of March 2026.
Clark Development Corporation officials have called for immediate energy conservation and responsible fuel use within Clark Freeport, citing global supply disruptions. President Agnes Devanadera emphasized shared responsibility and practical daily habits.
Government authorities have confiscated 11,309 illicit vapor products and uncovered more than PHP33 million in estimated tax liabilities during enforcement operations across Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved fare increases for jeepneys, buses, and taxis starting March 19, 2026, due to rising oil prices from the Middle East conflict.
Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto and Energy Secretary Sharon Garin led a meeting with oil executives to ensure stable fuel supply and prevent excessive price hikes, amid global volatility and President Marcos's push for urgent tax relief measures.
YHEST Realty and CLI open Retail Pads and Pavilion at Davao Global Township, marking a shift to permanent commercial structures and boosting Davao City's southern economic hub.
The Philippines' external debt decreased by 1.0% in Q4 2025, falling to $147.65 billion. Debt manageability improved slightly despite weak economic growth, with the debt-to-GDP ratio dropping to 30.3%.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Davao Region distributed 21,012.5 kg of confiscated frozen tuna blood meat, valued at P2.1 million, to 189 beneficiary groups, enhancing food security and supporting local communities.
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Davao Light and Power Company initiates vegetation clearing along distribution lines in Island Garden City of Samal, warning residents of potential temporary power interruptions during maintenance work.
The City Government of Davao launches the Davao Food Crawl and Market Experience, a tourism circuit featuring Bankerohan Public Market stalls like Delmar Painitan, promoting community-based tourism and local flavors.
The Department of Energy announces a significant fuel price hike starting March 16, 2026, with diesel increasing by P20.40 to P23.90 per liter, gasoline by P12.90 to P16.60, and kerosene by P6.90 to P8.90, implemented in a staggered manner.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the opening of the P1.5-billion Mactan Expo, a new convention center in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, aimed at boosting tourism and business through Mice activities.
Cebu-based retailer Prince Warehouse Inc. collaborates with COREnergy to enhance energy efficiency, manage costs, and strengthen sustainability across its national operations.
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Philippine franchise executives are urged to enroll in a specialized financial management program to navigate rising costs and geopolitical tensions, enhancing business resilience and strategic decision-making.
PISTON announces a nationwide transport strike on March 19, protesting fuel price increases and government inaction. The group demands fare hikes and policy changes.
Mayor Nestor Archival acknowledges traffic congestion issues with the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit system and considers allowing PUVs in some lanes if they don't disrupt buses.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announced potential adjustments to CBRT traffic policies, including allowing PUVs on some lanes. The move aims to reduce congestion and improve flow, with the DOTr overseeing changes.
The National Wages and Productivity Commission states that potential wage increases depend on Regional Tripartite Wage Boards monitoring Middle East crisis impacts, as labor groups push for a 200-peso across-the-board hike.
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Rising fuel prices disproportionately affect provincial Filipinos who rely on limited transportation options and travel long distances daily, forcing fare increases and budget cuts.
Amid Middle East war impacts and soaring P19 trillion debt, a proposal emerges to sell former US military base lands like Clark Freeport to generate trillions of pesos, reducing reliance on foreign aid and OFW remittances.
The Department of Agriculture is reviewing a potential price ceiling of P50 per kilo on imported rice to stabilize retail prices, as rising global oil prices increase shipping and farm input costs, with measures to protect farmers and consumers.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent a proposal to amend the Biofuels Act of 2006 to address potential oil price spikes from Middle East tensions, aiming to boost energy security and protect consumers.
Electric cooperatives Pelco-3 and Pelco-2 report significant reductions in electricity rates across multiple Pampanga towns for March 2026, even as global fuel prices continue to climb.
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The Department of Trade and Industry issues a stern warning to retailers against illegal hoarding and profiteering of essential goods, citing severe penalties under the Price Act, as global uncertainty from the Middle East conflict drives price concerns.
