Opinion

July 29, 2026

SONA 2026: Removing System Loss Charges is Just the Start

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Removing system loss charges may lower electricity bills, but how will the government ensure it does more than that? Read more »

Local

July 17, 2026

Free InstaPay Transfers Signal New Era for PH Digital Banking

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Banks in the Philippines are shifting their focus from competing through lower transfer fees to building stronger and longer-lasting relationships with customers as free digital fund transfers become increasingly common across the industry. Read more »

Local

July 07, 2026

List: Banks, E-Wallets That Have Cut or Waived Transfer Fees

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Sending money online is getting cheaper as more banks and e-wallets reduce or waive transfer fees following new pricing rules from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Read more »

Local

June 22, 2026

Homebuyers Get Faster Relief As DHSUD Expands Conciliation Program

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Filipinos facing housing-related complaints may soon experience quicker resolutions as the DHSUD strengthens its dispute settlement efforts nationwide. Read more »

World

June 11, 2026

No More Needles: AstraZeneca’s Daily Weight-Loss Pill Shows Promising Trial Results

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

AstraZeneca has officially moved its experimental drug, elecoglipron, into late-stage trials after mid-stage clinical data revealed that a simple, once-daily pill can deliver double-digit weight loss. According to results published in The Lancet, patients taking the tablet shed an average of 10.5% of their body weight over 26 weeks, with the highest dose increasing this to 11.8% by week 36. Read more »

World

May 29, 2026

Japan Backs PH Oil Reserve Program Amid Global Energy Uncertainty

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

In a joint statement released Thursday, May 28, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said Manila is working on establishing a long-term petroleum stockpiling system, including the development of new storage facilities. Read more »