
Casiguran airport eyes global gateway status
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is moving to position Casiguran Airport as a future international gateway, aiming to open…
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The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is moving to position Casiguran Airport as a future international gateway, aiming to open…
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The BoP deficit is projected to reach $7.8 billion in 2026 and $8.5 billion in 2027, or 1.5 percent and 1.6 percent of GDP, respectively, and deeper than the…
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The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) remains optimistic over the future of the national men’s team despite failing to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
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The ASEAN chairship is seen as a significant diplomatic test for the Marcos administration.
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The Philippines convened the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Working Group in Manila on 30–31 March as part of its role as ASEAN chair for 2026.
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With Holy Week driving one of the year’s busiest travel surges, passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport reported mixed experiences on Tuesday, from…
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Pag-IBIG Fund announced it will maintain a 3 percent annual interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa…
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Minor strombolian activity was observed at Mayon Volcano in Albay as it marked its 83rd day under Alert Level 3, according to the Philippine Institute of…
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As it marks its 31st year, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is turning to Congress to finally revisit and amend Republic Act (RA) 7916, the…
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. are eyeing the establishment of specialized pharmaceutical…
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A wealth tax of one to three percent, based on Ibon’s estimate, can generate P500 to P600 billion a year, if it covers 3,000 Filipino billionaires with total…
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Senator Loren Legarda is considering a Bayanihan 3 Law that would grant President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. more special powers, including to temporarily waive the…
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Various engagements and mitigation efforts to address the ongoing fuel supply problems kept President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. busy this week, as the…
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The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) has called on the European Commission to intensify engagement with Southeast Asia and strengthen support for European…
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The Jetour T1 has secured a five-star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program, based on results under the 2021 to 2025 test protocol.
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Small Asean states are leveraging cooperation to amplify influence, with the Philippines and Cambodia using trade, education and security ties to navigate…
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday, 27 March, Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Philippines will proceed with hosting the ASEAN Summit and related meetings this year despite rising costs and the…
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