Category: GMA News
Philippine FDI net inflows down 40.5% in August
Foreign direct investments — a key source of jobs and capital for the local economy — saw a double-digit annual decline in August, data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Monday showed.
Fuel firms hike pump prices anew; 6th straight week for gasoline
Fuel retailers on Monday announced another round of pump price hikes this week, marking the sixth straight week of increases for gasoline, and the third for diesel.
Meralco rates up for 2nd straight month in November 2025
Customers of the Manila Electric Company Inc. will have to pay more for electricity this November, as the Pangilinan-led provider on Monday announced another rate hike to mark the second straight month of upward adjustments.
San Miguel waives toll for gov’t relief vehicles in Typhoon Uwan response
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) on Monday announced toll-free access in its expressways for marked government vehicles mobilized for relief and recovery operations in areas hit by Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong).
GSIS grants three-month grace period on emergency loan payments
State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Monday announced a three-month grace period on emergency loan payments for its members and pensioners in areas hit by Typhoons Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) and Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong).
PhilSA warns of debris as China launches rocket anew
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Monday confirmed that China had launched a Long March 12 rocket, warning the public of debris projected to have fallen near Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
2 hurt after electronic billboard parts fell from QC building amid Uwan
Two people onboard a motorcycle were hurt after parts of an electronic billboard fell from a building in Quezon City amid the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan Monday morning.
PAGASA: 5 Luzon dams continue to release water amid Uwan
More gates were opened in five major dams in Luzon that have been releasing water amid the heavy rains brought by Typhoon Uwan, according to state weather bureau PAGASA on Monday.
Over 7,000 travelers stranded at ports nationwide due to Uwan
A total of 7,213 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers were stranded at various ports as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) continued to affect parts of the country, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday.
Over 197k Meralco users still without power amid Uwan impact
Over 197,000 customers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) remain affected by power service interruptions as of Monday morning due to the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong), most of them in Cavite and Bulacan.
