Hollow victory
A certain occupant of the Palace by the Pasig River couldn’t wait to crow about a shiny new label from Washington: upper middle-income country, they called it,…
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A certain occupant of the Palace by the Pasig River couldn’t wait to crow about a shiny new label from Washington: upper middle-income country, they called it,…
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BDO Securities will conduct a webinar on 8 July aimed at helping investors better understand initial public offerings (IPOs) and make more informed investment…
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Economic milestones are important because they tell us our country is moving forward, but they should also remind us that our responsibility to care for one…
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (CoA) for fiscal year 2025, marking its third consecutive…
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The World Bank confirmed the Philippines’ upgrade to the upper-middle-income category in its latest country income classification update on Wednesday, after…
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Investors and creditors may view the new classification as a signal of continued development and readiness for capital.
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We need to stop falling for the press releases. We need to stop letting macroeconomics gaslight our daily suffering. It is time to get angry.
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Claims that the Philippines’ newly attained upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status could affect its access to concessional financing should be viewed with…
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Everyday purchases are increasingly turning into opportunities for rewards and discounts as digital payment platforms expand their promotions, allowing…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to turn the Philippines’ new upper-middle-income status into higher investment by pressing ahead with…
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The threshold only asks whether a household can cover minimum basic needs. It says nothing about savings, emergencies, or plans beyond next payday.
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‘Each creation reflects Philip Rodriguez’s dedication to transforming traditional craftsmanship into timeless works of wearable art.’
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The amount remains far below the P1,312 daily living wage estimated by IBON Foundation for a family of five.
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More Filipinos could benefit from stronger job creation, higher incomes, and increased investment after the Philippines officially graduated to…
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Reigning Miss Earth 2025 Nathalie Puskinova traded the runway for the shoreline as she joined a coastal clean-up drive in Baseco, Manila, reinforcing…
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Child malnutrition remains a major concern in Central Visayas, regional nutrition officials said Wednesday, citing annual data that found more than 40,000…
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The Philippines' net external liability position widened to $54.9 billion as of end-March 2026, equivalent to 11.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), as…
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A criminal case for plunder is set to be filed within the week against Senator Rodante Marcoleta over his alleged receipt of campaign donations in 2025,…
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