
ASEAN pushes deeper financial coordination
As global uncertainty intensifies, finance leaders across Southeast Asia agreed to strengthen regional financial defenses, with ASEAN officials reaffirming…
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As global uncertainty intensifies, finance leaders across Southeast Asia agreed to strengthen regional financial defenses, with ASEAN officials reaffirming…
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The peso’s current depreciation amid the effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict has not yet breached inflationary territory, according to Bangko Sentral…
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said preparations for upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations meetings will be done in a frugal manner.
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Century Pacific Food Inc. is banking on its branded portfolio to weather a more challenging operating environment this year, even as it posted steady growth in…
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Growth across ASEAN+3 (10 ASEAN member states plus China, Japan and South Korea) will moderate to 4.0 percent in 2026 and remain at that level in 2027, down…
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The statement came after Trump ordered the blockade following marathon US-Iran talks in Pakistan over the weekend that failed to produce a peace agreement.
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Southeast Asian nations have called for the swift restoration of safe shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that continued disruption could…
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Economic momentum across Asia is expected to lose steam over the next two years as rising energy costs linked to Middle East tensions weigh on consumption,…
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Through discussions spanning gastronomy, research, and community practice, the symposium underscored food’s role in shaping identity, strengthening local…
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With a national energy crisis in the backdrop, the Department of Energy (DoE) is cutting costs and redirecting resources by moving the remaining 2026 ASEAN…
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A “space jellyfish” or bright fireball was spotted lighting up the night sky over Pura, Tarlac on 11 April 2026.
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Investment approvals in Philippine economic zones reached P45.5 billion in the first quarter, signaling steady investor interest despite rising global…
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The World Bank has flagged global and domestic economic risks arising from the war in the Middle East.
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CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — After months on the run, a suspect in the killing of a prominent Bulacan barangay leader and his driver was finally cornered by police…
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CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has intensified its visibility operations under the Safer Cities Program, resulting in the…
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The Asian Development Bank now projects Philippine gross domestic product growth at 4.4 percent for 2026 — a 0.9-percentage-point downgrade from its December…
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The Department of Transportation (DoTr) on Friday denied social media claims of heavy passenger congestion at the MRT-3 Ayala Station, describing a viral video…
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Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday emphasized that maritime security is a shared responsibility among stakeholders.
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