
Economy slows amid corruption, oil shock
Philippine economic growth slowed further at the start of 2026, extending last year’s second-half slump as the Marcos Jr. administration continues to grapple…
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Philippine economic growth slowed further at the start of 2026, extending last year’s second-half slump as the Marcos Jr. administration continues to grapple…
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Vice President Sara Duterte said corruption and weak competitiveness continue to undermine investor confidence in the Philippines.
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ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors recognized financial health as a regional priority and agreed to develop a regional financial health…
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged faster rollout of government aid to cushion the impact of rising fuel and commodity prices, warning that funding should not…
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MACTAN, Cebu — The most pressing issues, including regional security, energy and food concerns, the safety of ASEAN nationals, and economic cooperation, are…
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The Marcos administration’s handling of the global energy shock — now colliding with the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte —could leave…
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JAKARTA (AFP) — The defense ministers of Indonesia and Japan met in Jakarta Monday to sign a defense cooperation agreement, underlining the need to safeguard…
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled a $70-billion initiative to strengthen cross-border power grids and digital infrastructure across Asia and the…
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Cebu’s beautiful beaches, vibrant festivals, and rich cultural history show we’re ready for business partnerships that can bring long-term economic benefits…
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More than 700 fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte whose livelihoods were disrupted by "no-sail" zones during the Balikatan military exercises received government…
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new financing facility aimed at helping countries in Asia and the Pacific develop critical minerals supply…
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BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya --- Unfazed by a bloodied and scraped elbow from a crash in the final 25 kilometers and a broken gear shifter, Russian Ivan Anisimov…
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In the rarefied world of conglomerates, where family names carry centuries of legacy and balance sheets rival small nations, a seismic transaction just…
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Not even the scorching summer heat could stymie the foreign invasion in the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) Tour of Luzon 2026 presented by…
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Metro Pacific Water (MPW) has set aside a P3.81-billion capital expenditure (CAPEX) program for the year as it bets on infrastructure upgrades and new water…
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Authorities seized approximately P5.6 million worth of illegal drugs hidden inside parcels at a courier warehouse in the Clark Freeport Zone, the National…
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Foreign riders stole the show from local bets as Syrian Yousef Ibraheim Alrefai made his presence felt by ruling Stage 1 of the Metro Pacific Tollways…
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