
Hollow victory
A certain occupant of the Palace by the Pasig River couldn’t wait to crow about a shiny new label from Washington: upper middle-income country, they called it,…
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A certain occupant of the Palace by the Pasig River couldn’t wait to crow about a shiny new label from Washington: upper middle-income country, they called it,…
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The Department of Transportation (DoTr) is pitching the MRT-3 public-private partnership (PPP) project to Japanese investors, drawing interest from at least 26…
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Sometimes, seeing another country’s success is about the ‘possibility.’ It reminds us that better transport systems, healthier food, safer communities, more…
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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) rejected allegations that developers colluded during the third round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3), saying bids…
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The Department of National Defense (DND) convened the Ad Hoc ASEAN Defence Senior Officials' Meeting-Plus (ADSOM-Plus) Working Group via video conference…
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has significantly reduced the Philippines’ economic growth target for 2026 amid mounting risks stemming…
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‘Good design is not only about aesthetics. It is about creating environments that are comfortable, energy-efficient, sustainable and ultimately enhance how…
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The Philippines and Vietnam are moving to expand economic and security cooperation as both countries elevate their relations to an enhanced strategic…
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When the ocean is under strain, coastal people are often the first to feel it.
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Through every challenge since its establishment in 1936, the institution has remained focused on strengthening its services while ensuring that government…
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‘By hosting investor companies, PEZA has been the backbone of the Philippine economy, contributing 51 percent of its exports across the globe.’
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The 26-year span from 2000 to 2026 is one of the most consequential in Philippine economic history, and the through-line is precisely what this year’s…
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Consumption has long been the driver of Philippine economic growth, accounting for roughly three-fourths of gross domestic product for decades and ranking…
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The needle may move slowly at times, but it is moving. Every woman who gains confidence, access to opportunity, financial independence, or a seat at the table…
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The Palace has failed to show any growth strategy specifically for 2027 to justify its huge proposal.
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In a golf world that often feels obsessed with distance and power, The Vineyard Golf Club is a refreshing change of pace. It proves that great golf doesn’t…
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VinFast’s small VF 3 electric SUV is finding a new role in public service as police agencies in the Philippines and Indonesia begin using the model for patrol…
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The Philippines' balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of gross domestic product…
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