Rate hike bets, rising oil prices to test PSEi

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine stocks could face renewed pressure this week as investors weigh another interest rate hike against rising oil prices and a weaker peso, according to F. Yap Securities Inc. In its outlook for Oct. 12 to 16, the brokerage urged investors to remain selective ahead of third-quarter earnings and the Bangko Sentral ng

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Bukidnon ethnic group opens abaca weaving facility

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MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Tribal leaders and elders of the Bukidnon-Daraghuyan Ancestral Domain (AD) vowed to keep their traditions alive and pass them to the next generation. They made the pledge as they celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) Month on Saturday, gathering to offer rituals and officially launch their new weaving hub, the “Balay Hu Paglala

LTFRB denies 2 motorcycle taxi firms accreditation over non-compliance

Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has denied the accreditation applications of two motorcycle taxi platform providers (MTPPs) for failing to comply with some of the agency’s requirements. Lawyer Greg Pua, interim chair of the LTFRB, said a review of GrabBike and Dingdong RiderKo’s operations revealed that they had failed

WATCH: Sara says allegations vs her, family aim to derail 2028 bid

Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday says allegations of corruption, drug links and ill-gotten wealth against her and her family were part of an effort to derail her 2028 presidential bid./ dp WATCH; Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 12, 2026

Bohol town steps up preparations for El Niño

Oct 12, 2026

CATIGBIAN, Bohol — The municipal government of Catigbian is strengthening its water security and agricultural support measures in preparation for El Niño that could prolong dry conditions and threaten farms and community water supplies. Mayor Benjie Oliva said the local government has been identifying potential watershed areas and alternative water sources since April, including rivers

Local automakers face threat from cheap Chinese EVs

Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The influx of China-made electric vehicles (EVs) is hindering Philippine manufacturers, especially those making electrified motorcycles and tricycles, from establishing a presence in the domestic market, an industry leader warned. More Chinese EV brands like BYD, Chery, and MG have entered the Filipino market, helping to narrow the price gap between electric and

Padilla shares negative drug test result

Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla has shared a copy of his negative drug test result online, urging elected officials not to be afraid of undergoing testing as well. According to the senator, it is part of promoting clean, responsible, and honest public service. “In support of the directive issued by DILG (Department of the

WATCH: Witness tells defense counsel ‘hindi po mahirap basahin ang batas’

Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Forensic financial analyst, lawyer Alexander Cabrera, tells defense counsel Kristine Ferrer that “hindi po mahirap basahin ang batas” after she questioned his qualifications as an expert witness. /dp WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 12, 2026

Less than 50% of 47k public schools have CCTV cameras -DepEd

Oct 12, 2026

The Department of Education on Monday reported that less than 50% of the 47,000 public schools in the country have CCTV cameras installed despite numerous violent incidents in the past months.

UK's development finance arm BII targets $1.6-billion climate funding for PH, ASEAN

Oct 12, 2026

British International Investment (BII) committed to $1.6 billion in climate financing in Southeast Asian economies over the next five years to support the shift to renewable energy.

Jinggoy Estrada placed on 90-day preventive suspension anew

Oct 12, 2026

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has placed Sen. Jinggoy Estrada under preventive suspension in connection with the plunder and graft charges he"s facing related to his alleged involvement in the flood control projects scandal.

Duterte’s undeclared wealth may reach P1.5 billion — forensic financial analyst

Oct 12, 2026

Alex Cabrera says this is the 'maximum' estimate for Sara Duterte's undeclared wealth after he described his initial findings of P817 million as conservative

P817M unexplained wealth report did not include Sara Duterte’s records

Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — An expert witness conceded on Monday that his report showing that Vice President Sara Duterte had P817 million in alleged unexplained wealth was based on available documents and did not include records from the vice president and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio. The prosecution presented forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera last week

Rate hike bets, rising oil prices to test PSEi

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Padilla shares negative drug test result

WATCH: Witness tells defense counsel ‘hindi po mahirap basahin ang batas’

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