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Capitol introduces rates for bulk water supply project for Moalboal consumers

By Le Phyllis F. Antojado-Orillaneda | 4 days ago

The Cebu Provincial Water Resource Authority (PWRA) has introduced the tariff rate for water consumption for residents and...

Cebu News

Cleared

By FIRST PERSON | By Alex Magno | December 28, 2024 - 12:00am

This has to be good news for all consumers expecting a reliable and stable power supply for our economy in the coming years.

Opinion

Businesses less upbeat, consumers more bullish

By Keisha Ta-Asan | December 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Businesses in the Philippines turned less optimistic for the first quarter next year and the next 12 months amid economic...

Business

‘Responsive customer service key to Pinoys’ brand loyalty’

By Louella Desiderio | October 24, 2024 - 12:00am

A brand’s ability to quickly respond to inquiries is critical to earning Filipino consumers’ loyalty, according to software company Twilio.

Business

Shortchanged

By FIRST PERSON | By Alex Magno | May 28, 2024 - 12:00am

Our consumers are taking a beating from our prolonged bout with elevated inflation rates.

Opinion

Philippines consumers still fall victim to digital fraud

By Ehda M. Dagooc | May 18, 2024 - 12:00am

Despite efforts to mitigate the threat of digital fraud, consumers in the Philippines continue to fall victim, with 8.3 percent of all digital transactions suspected to be fraudulent in 2023.

Freeman Cebu Business

Easing staple prices offer Filipino consumers respite

By Wilson Sy | May 13, 2024 - 12:00am

Philippine food inflation remained high in recent months.

Business

EDITORIAL — 200 percent mark-up

May 4, 2024 - 12:00am

Between the farm gate and the retail outlet, how come the price difference is so wide for many agricultural commodities?

Opinion

Consumers, businesses feeling less optimistic about economy

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 16, 2023 - 12:00am

Consumer and business sentiment in the Philippines dipped for the first quarter of the coming year as both Filipinos and companies...

Business

Instant noodles, coffee still most preferred F&B brands

By Catherine Talavera | September 2, 2023 - 12:00am

A report by marketing data and analytics company Kantar showed that Filipino consumers still prefer instant noodles and coffee...

Business