Day: April 16, 2026
NBA: Tyrese Maxey’s 31 points sends 76ers past Magic, into playoffs
Tyrese Maxey scored 11 of his team-high 31 points in the fourth quarter Wednesday night for the host Philadelphia 76ers, who advanced to the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Orlando Magic 109-97 in a play-in game.
P10/liter subsidy for jeepneys, UV Express available in 46 gas stations in NCR
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday announced that the government”s P10-per-liter fuel subsidy program is now available to eligible drivers of passenger jeepneys and UV Express at 46 fuel retail stations across Metro Manila.
SSS enhancing access to P60-B relief programs amid fuel price crisis
SSS enhancing access to P60-B relief programs amid fuel price crisis
Dollar hangs near six-week lows as investors bet on Iran peace deal
HONG KONG — The US dollar held near its lowest level since early March against major currencies on Thursday, as the White House’s optimism over a peace deal with Iran buoyed sentiment and encouraged traders to shed safe-haven positions.
DA suspends loan repayment for farmers, fisherfolk amid fuel crisis
The Department of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), is imposing a moratorium on loan repayments for qualified farmers and fisherfolk as part of the government”s efforts to shield rural livelihoods from the ongoing energy crisis and rising production costs.
Marcos admin releases first foreign ownership limits list in the Philippines
Malacañang on Thursday released an updated list of investment areas and activities that are not allowed or limited to foreign investors –the first under the Marcos administration.
BCDA signs lease deal for themed cafe project in Camp John Hay
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has inked a 15-year lease agreement with Sophia Real Estate Executives and Development Corp. (SREEDC) for the construction and development of a themed cafe in a 500-square-meter site within Camp John Hay in Baguio City.
Shakey”s 2025 net income down on higher opex, subdued same store sales
Shakey”s 2025 net income down on higher opex, subdued same store sales
SEC moves AFS submission deadline to June 15, 2026
SEC moves AFS submission deadline to June 15, 2026
Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM — Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and the administration of President Donald Trump talking up hopes for a deal that would open the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
