
WB: Bold reforms needed for 7% growth
Without decisive reforms, the Philippines risks falling short of the long-term growth needed to raise living standards and reduce inequality across regions.
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Without decisive reforms, the Philippines risks falling short of the long-term growth needed to raise living standards and reduce inequality across regions.
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World Population Day, observed every 11 July, has never been more relevant as the global population surpasses 8 billion. Far from being just a number, this…
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'Draft volume summaries and a chapter outline do not include any specific section on the 1998 violence.'
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Authorities arrested two suspected drug pushers in separate buy-bust operations Saturday morning in Navotas and Valenzuela cities.
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Two of the country’s neighbors, Singapore and Hong Kong, ranked second and third, respectively, in a global ranking compiled from a survey of executives from…
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The Philippines may have edged up in the latest global competitiveness rankings, but the country remains among the weakest in Asia, underscoring its chronic…
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The Philippines, the United States, and Japan are seeking a deeper trilateral cooperation, the US State Department said in a statement.
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Since hospital owners with impunity continue to demand deposits from incoming patients, I have been repetitive, persistent and impatient in demanding that no…
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Analysts said monthly transfers, which have been a major driver in keeping the economy at a steady pace, will take a direct hit.
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The EU said Thursday it took anti-Semitic comments, including praise for Adolf Hitler by Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on the X platform, “extremely seriously” and…
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Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan has expressed opposition to online gambling amid growing concerns that it…
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This showed the dogged tenacity of Congress to pursue its political desire for a legislated wage increase despite the dire warning of a financial disaster by…
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The brother of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s former economic adviser Michael Yang has been arrested, authorities confirmed Thursday.
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Top Palace Official says trade delegation to push for fairer terms
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The group was intending to forcibly take possession of land in Quebec.
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First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos was the guest of honor at the kick-off of the first-ever business retreat dubbed “ASEAN-BAC Reimagined” at the Manila Polo Club…
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The accessibility and anonymity of online gambling make it particularly dangerous; a person no longer needs to visit a casino or an underground betting den.
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