JV Ejercito flags House budget cuts to rail projects, P8B hike in flood control
Senator JV Ejercito raises concerns over significant budget cuts to flagship railway projects and a surge in flood control funding, warning of potential…
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OP commended for contributions to hospital facilities, equipment upgrades
The Office of the President (OP) earns praise from the Commission on Audit for allocating P4.22 billion to upgrade health care facilities and procure advanced…
Ejercito flags cuts to preventive health in 2027 budget
Senator JV Ejercito raises concerns over significant budget cuts to preventive health care and disaster preparedness in the 2027 national budget, warning…
SSS assets hit record ₱1.35T under de Claro
The Social Security System (SSS) achieves record-high assets of ₱1.35 trillion under Robert Joseph Montes de Claro's leadership, marking a 7.6% growth driven…
NBI identifies 10 leads in P3.54B Laos drug bust
The NBI has identified 10 persons and entities linked to a ₱3.54 billion drug bust in Laos, uncovering connections to a Davao-based syndicate. Investigations…
Southeast Asia startup funding rebounds, Philippines lags
Southeast Asia's startup funding hits a four-year high with $7.25 billion invested in H1 2026, but the Philippines lags behind, contributing only 1.1% of the…
Panelo suspects prosecution already secured votes to convict Sara
Vice President Sara Duterte's spokesperson, Atty. Paolo Panelo, questions the prosecution's withdrawal of three impeachment articles, speculating it signals…
Sara camp: Prosecution withdrawal exposes baseless charges
The withdrawal of three impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte highlights the lack of evidence behind the allegations, raising questions…
BSP shifts to Basel III operational risk standards
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is tightening its risk-based capital framework for banks, adopting a new Basel III standard that will require lenders to…
BSP sees BOP deficits in 2026 and 2027
The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit is projected to reach $9.2 billion this year and $8.5 billion in 2027 as elevated oil prices, transport…
Gov’t defends rice import halt ahead of harvest
The Department of Agriculture defends halting a Vietnamese rice shipment to protect local farmers and stabilize palay prices ahead of the wet-season harvest,…
Suansing's tears over P7.2T budget spark online debate
Nueva Ecija Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing's emotional reaction to the House's approval of the P7.2-trillion 2027 budget sparks online debate, highlighting mixed…
Green economy offers path
Research presented at Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026 highlights how ecosystem restoration, green financing and sustainable livelihoods could boost Southeast…
Digital trust key to MSME growth, IDfy says
IDfy urges Philippine financial institutions to streamline MSME business verification and strengthen fraud prevention to expand access to digital financial…
Bumble shares soar on $1-B buyout talks
Bumble shares surged 57 percent amid reports of a potential $1 billion takeover by Ithaca Holdings, as the dating app operator seeks to address declining user…