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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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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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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 Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is expanding its branchless banking network by allowing customers to deposit and withdraw cash at 1,369 partner stores…
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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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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) reported strong fiscal discipline and efficient use of public funds in 2025, posting high budget utilization rates while…
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The United Nations on Friday demanded independent investigations into dozens of deaths in United States Immigration and Customs…
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Globe Telecom has secured regulatory approval to launch the country’s first satellite-to-mobile service, allowing customers to stay connected even in remote…
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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will make all interbank fund transfers via InstaPay and PESONet permanently free starting 1 July 2026, as part of its…
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