Friday, 20 March 2026
9 Mar 2026
1:01PM
Oil price surge threatens Philippine off-grid power supply
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns about fuel supply disruptions in the Philippines, particularly for island and off-grid communities that rely heavily on diesel-powered electricity.
9 Mar 2026
12:01PM
INSIDER VIEW | Stress‑testing PH power prices amid Iran crisis
The war in Iran and the resulting disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have jolted global oil and gas markets, with Brent crude and LNG prices spiking as tankers sit stranded off Fujairah and other Gulf hubs.
6 Mar 2026
3:37PM
GCash waives transaction fees for Filipinos in Middle East
GCash is waiving transaction fees for Filipinos in the Middle East using GCash Overseas, covering bank transfers, bill payments, and mobile load purchases. The move aims to help overseas Filipinos stay connected with families and receive financial support without added costs amid ongoing developments in the region.
4 Mar 2026
1:42PM
Meralco reviews fuel mix as natural gas reliance exposes power costs
Meralco’s supply portfolio is heavily weighted toward natural gas, which currently accounts for about 60 percent of its power mix. Much of this comes from gas-fired plants that historically relied on Malampaya gas and are increasingly shifting toward imported liquefied natural gas.
19 Jun 2025
11:14AM
PH economy resilient despite Middle East tensions, says BPI Securities
The Philippine economy remains resilient in the face of escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East, BPI Securities Corp. said, citing stable inflation and improved domestic supply conditions as key anchors of investor sentiment.
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