Oil Price Hike Today, Another Increase Expected Wednesday

A significant oil price hike is now in effect, with gasoline up by P5.20 per liter, diesel by P13.95, and kerosene by P20.95. Another round of increases is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, adding to the financial strain on consumers.

Bank Lending Growth Slows to 9.3% in January

Bank lending growth in the Philippines decelerated to 9.3% year-on-year in January 2026, down from December's 9.6%, with foreign loan demand collapsing and business lending showing uneven performance.

Protest at Cubao Gas Station Over Oil Price Hike

Fishermen, farmers, and consumer groups staged a protest at a Cubao gasoline station in Quezon City, denouncing the sharp increase in petroleum product prices effective Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Bank Lending Growth Slows in January 2026

Preliminary data reveals that loans from universal and commercial banks grew at a slower annual rate of 9.3% in January 2026, with business and consumer lending showing mixed trends as the BSP ensures financial stability.

Santa Fe Ferry Fares Rise with Fuel Surcharge Hike

Island Shipping Corporation implements a new fare matrix for Santa Fe, Bantayan Island routes, adding a P70 fuel surcharge due to continuous oil price increases, affecting regular, senior, student, and child passengers.

Theia Gems Becomes Accessible Luxury Brand in Philippines

Theia Gems, a Filipino jewelry house, transitions into an accessible luxury brand by hosting 'The Art of Sparkle' in Makati. The event educates Filipinas on natural vs. lab-grown diamonds, empowering women to celebrate personal milestones with fine jewelr

Bohol Emerges as MICE Hub, Complementing Cebu Tourism

Bohol is positioning itself as an emerging hub for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions while showing resilient tourism demand, with new convention facilities and hotel developments strengthening its role as an alternative destination to Cebu

Davao Prepares for Fuel Crisis Amid Middle East Conflict

Davao City authorities coordinate response as Middle East tensions trigger massive fuel price increases, with gasoline up ₱7-13, diesel ₱17.50-24.25, and kerosene ₱32-38.50 per liter, affecting local transportation and daily earnings.

Senators Propose Presidential Power to Suspend Fuel Taxes

Senators Francis Pangilinan and Francis Escudero have filed separate bills granting the President authority to temporarily suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products during global economic emergencies and oil price volatility.

Japan Readies Oil Reserve Release After Iran Attack

Japan has instructed its national oil storage sites to prepare for a potential release of crude oil reserves following US-Israeli attacks on Iran that disrupted Middle East supplies, though no final decision has been made.

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