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The threshold only asks whether a household can cover minimum basic needs. It says nothing about savings, emergencies, or plans beyond next payday.
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The threshold only asks whether a household can cover minimum basic needs. It says nothing about savings, emergencies, or plans beyond next payday.
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CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) — A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 120 people, with another 1,102 suspected cases since May in isolated war zones, the World Health…
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The amount remains far below the P1,312 daily living wage estimated by IBON Foundation for a family of five.
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More Filipinos could benefit from stronger job creation, higher incomes, and increased investment after the Philippines officially graduated to…
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There have been 100,114 conflict-related fatalities since the coup.
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The Philippines' net external liability position widened to $54.9 billion as of end-March 2026, equivalent to 11.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), as…
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A criminal case for plunder is set to be filed within the week against Senator Rodante Marcoleta over his alleged receipt of campaign donations in 2025,…
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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) reported strong fiscal discipline and efficient use of public funds in 2025, posting high budget utilization rates while…
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‘The biggest risk for students, universities and employers is this: If you take this course, will it actually lead to a job?’
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Trust in mainstream news in the Philippines fell to 28 percent, down 10 points, the steepest decline among all 48 markets surveyed.
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Filipino employees remain among the most engaged in the world, but they also report some of the highest levels of workplace stress and negative emotions,…
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PARIS (AFP) — French health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much…
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The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Kingdom of the Netherlands reaffirmed their commitment…
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A global rights watchdog has ranked the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as having the worst record in upholding the people’s rights in the…
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UnionDigital Bank (UD) has outlined practical budgeting strategies for Filipino households relying on a single source of income as families navigate rising…
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Filipino employers are increasingly rewarding job-ready digital skills, with 89 percent willing to offer higher starting salaries to graduates who hold…
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The national government’s budget deficit widened to P198.5 billion in May, up 36.7 percent from P145.2 billion a year earlier, as lower non-tax revenues offset…
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The improved demand in various kinds of vehicles has pumped up vehicle sales, which rose 24 percent in May from the previous month, the Chamber of Automotive…
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