“All city departments are directed to strictly manage fuel consumption. Government vehicles must be used efficiently and only for essential services. We must protect public funds to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services to our people,” said Archival in a message posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unveiled its most aggressive governance crackdown on leaders of the Philippine Stock Exchange, proposing term limits that could force most of its longest-serving broker directors off the board.
The government reported on Thursday, March 5, 2026 that inflation for the bottom 30 percent income households climbed to 2.5 percent in February 2026, up from 1.6 percent in January and 1.5 percent in February 2025.
The Philippine Competition Commission has cleared DoubleDragon Corp.’s planned entry into retail, approving its acquisition of a 35 percent stake in affiliate MerryMart Consumer Corp.
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc., the country’s biggest chain of private schools, saw enrollments soften from record-high levels as some students shifted to public schools, although strong margins kept profits growing at a solid pace.
A surge in demand for financing among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is pushing Philippine lender Asialink Finance Corp. to scale up its lending programs and expand its reach nationwide.
Despite geopolitical disruptions and inflation, demand for home appliances in the Philippines remains resilient as consumers continue upgrading appliances when building or renovating homes.
Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) has partnered with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Global Electric Transport (GET) Philippines for the Electric Love Bus program, a sustainable point-to-point transport service offering free rides to the public.
The Jollibee Group is working with the Department of Education (DepEd) to develop a specialized senior high school elective focused on the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector, part of a broader push to better align classroom learning with workforce demands.