
Phl defense sorely lacking — Gibo
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Thursday emphasized the urgent need to enhance the Philippines’ defense capabilities, particularly in maritime…
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Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Thursday emphasized the urgent need to enhance the Philippines’ defense capabilities, particularly in maritime…
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President Ferdinand Marcos on Wednesday signed into law a measure that imposes a 12 percent value-added tax on foreign-based firms providing digital services…
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The middle class plays a pivotal role as an engine of our nation’s economic growth… Their steady income, investments in education and consistent consumption of…
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) posted a net income of P2 billion in the first quarter which reflected double-digit growth in net interest income,…
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Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co., or Metrobank, grew its net income by 28.9 percent to P42.2 billion last year from the level in 2022 due to higher demand for…
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go commended the success of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) held at the Philippine…
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Some Cebu City Councilors expressed apprehension about the proposed P100 billion annual budget for 2024.
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Nobel laureate Maria Ressa was acquitted Tuesday of her final tax evasion charge, in the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay…
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The standoff between Robert Bolick and NorthPort finally came to a close as the prized playmaker signed a short-term deal that will last until the remainder of…
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Despite the Omicron surge in January and the sharp increase in commodity prices, listed chemicals and food ingredients manufacturer D&L Industries Inc.…
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Philippine Savings Bank, the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, registered a net income of P2.85 billion for the first nine months of 2022, a more than…
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Britain's new prime minister, set to be former finance minister Rishi Sunak, inherits a UK economy that was headed for recession even before the recent turmoil…
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The bank also said total deposits expanded to P2.0 trillion, up 13.2 percent year-on-year, while current account savings account (CASA) increased 7.5 percent.
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The Board of Directors of DMCI Holdings, Inc. (PSE: DMC) approved the declaration of P0.72 per common share in special cash dividends for shareholders on…
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Soaring food and energy prices are raising the risk of social unrest but attempting to tame costs through tax cuts, subsidies, and price controls would be too…
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A weakened peso and rising commodities prices and electricity rates could drive the September inflation between 6.6 to 7.4 percent, the Bangko Sentral ng…
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A Spanish court has ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial on charges of fraudulently failing to pay 14 million euros in tax, filings showed…
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The extension of the work-from-home arrangement for the Information Technology and Business Processing Management sector is still up for discussion, the Fiscal…
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