
Consumer confidence plunges in second quarter
Aside from concerns over higher food and fuel prices, respondents also cited governance-related issues as weighing on their outlook, likely referring to the…
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Aside from concerns over higher food and fuel prices, respondents also cited governance-related issues as weighing on their outlook, likely referring to the…
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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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Businesses expect stronger consumer spending to support revenues and profitability. Firms also anticipate lower fuel prices and easing tensions in the Middle…
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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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The US Supreme Court, in a majority decision, ruled that US border officers are not required to possess clear and convincing evidence that a green card holder…
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Enduring corruption in the country, particularly in the government-led infrastructure projects, remains concerning for Swedish firms operating in the country,…
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Police arrested two individuals for allegedly filing a false carnapping report involving a dump truck in Bulacan province, authorities said Tuesday.
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The study found that most Filipinos have only about P50,000 in emergency savings, a level that may be insufficient to cover unexpected medical costs.
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A 17-year-old boy was arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old youth during a drinking session in Manila’s Sampaloc district early Friday, police…
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Filipinos are not demanding more elaborate messaging from the government; they are asking for tangible evidence that their daily lives are improving.
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The Mandaluyong City government on Monday officially launched its Right to Care (RTC) Card, a measure aimed at recognizing the rights of LGBTQIA+ couples and…
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The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani, has affected approximately 1.59 million people across Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk…
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The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that Filipinos were most dissatisfied with the Marcos administration’s handling of inflation, fuel…
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The Marcos administration’s housing program for low-income Filipinos emerged as one of the strongest-performing government initiatives in the latest Social…
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The rating represented a steep 27-point decline from the administration’s positive 14 net satisfaction score in November 2025.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how Muslim travelers plan and experience their journeys, with four out of five travelers now using…
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Tech-enabled crimes are running rampant, and our traditional playbook is starting to look a little outdated.
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Damage from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani and nearby areas on 8 June has climbed to P1.36 billion, prompting calls in Congress for…
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