Thursday, 25 June 2026
20 May 2026
8:05AM
INSIDER VIEW | Breaking down the country’s energy problems
Fiscal policy is only half the battle. A primary hurdle for power developers today is not merely bureaucratic red tape—though it remains an issue—but the grid’s physical inability to accommodate new power loads.
13 Apr 2026
8:10AM
INSIDER VIEW | Debunking the populist wet dream of a re-nationalized Petron
By: Daxim L. Lucas
For the week of April 7 to 13, 2026, Petron’s retail prices were generally below those of Shell and Caltex across key products. This undermines the populist narrative because the same company being blamed for high prices is also operating a major domestic refinery and, in most cases, selling cheaper fuel than their multinational rivals. That demolishes their argument that Petron is driving price pressures.
10 Apr 2026
5:29PM
SM chair upbeat on retail giant’s resilience, notes cautious BSP path
In an interview with CNBC International on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor, who now chairs the SM holding firm, pointed to structural adjustments that are helping the conglomerate navigate volatility.
27 Mar 2026
11:11PM
Maharlika open to energy partnerships as Ang’s Petron pitch brings back state role question
By: Miguel R. Camus
To many Filipinos, tycoon Ramon S. Ang’s offer to sell back fuel retail and refining giant Petron Corp. to the government feels like déjà vu.
26 Mar 2026
9:59PM
Mall giants trim hours as energy emergency hits PH
Major mall operators across the Philippines are adjusting operating hours starting March 30, 2026 in response to the national energy emergency.
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