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The flood control controversy had weakened the peso, which retreated to the 58-level on 25 September.
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The flood control controversy had weakened the peso, which retreated to the 58-level on 25 September.
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Diokno stressed that procurement will be competitive, contractors will be paid within 15 working days, and that the BSP maintains ‘zero corruption.’
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Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday, 18 September, expressed strong opposition to the suspension of preparations for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
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‘We are taking a proactive stance by engaging local government units, community leaders and key stakeholders to prevent any potential flashpoints.’
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it has intensified security operations to safeguard voters and ensure the integrity of the Bangsamoro…
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The president of the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association Inc. said shrinkflation is more likely to affect consumers than outright price increases…
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. has made it clear: the country’s first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections must be peaceful,…
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Japan has been a steady partner in Mindanao’s peace process for over two decades.
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LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has set the record straight, denying…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to temper the impact of rising consumer prices, banking on rice price controls and supply-side…
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From 4 to 6 September 2025, Ambassador Endo Kazuya visited the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), marking his third visit to the region.…
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Food inflation climbed as storms and floods disrupted supply, particularly of vegetables and fish. Fuel costs also added pressure, reversing the slowdown seen…
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Inflation accelerated to 1.5 percent in August, rising from 0.9 percent in July, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported Friday. The figure falls within…
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Despite low inflation, ongoing economic challenges, and major natural calamities such as widespread flooding, the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to extend its rate-cutting cycle through 2026 as inflation stays within target, but economists caution that…
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COTABATO CITY — The Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) has raised concerns over the state of the Bangsamoro peace process, pointing to delays in the…
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‘Going forward, the BSP will safeguard price stability by ensuring monetary policy settings are conducive to sustainable economic growth and employment.’
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Commission on Audit (CoA) chairman Gamaliel A. Cordoba has ordered a special audit of Minister Abdulraof A. Iqbal of the Ministry of Basic, Higher and…
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