
BSP hikes rates amid national energy emergency
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s Monetary Board has raised interest rates by 25 basis points in response to mounting economic pressures from the ongoing…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s Monetary Board has raised interest rates by 25 basis points in response to mounting economic pressures from the ongoing…
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Both chambers of Britain’s parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes…
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The Philippine banking system continued to expand in early 2026, with total assets rising 8.3 percent year-on-year to P29.19 trillion in February, according to…
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Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday tied recent deadly storms to alleged corruption in flood control and climate infrastructure, as she renewed calls for…
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Digital payment platforms are increasingly positioning convenience as part of a broader push toward efficiency and reduced resource use.
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TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Lone District Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales is pushing for the construction of two modern fishports aimed at improving the…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) held steady on Tuesday, closing at 6,018.70, up a modest 0.04 percent, as investors awaited the upcoming monetary…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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If you have done some traveling and seen some of the world, you would be able to tell that our archipelago — blessed abundantly with natural beauty — needs our…
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Because when individuals emBrace their power to choose Better, those choices help shape a healthier planet for everyone.
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Earth Day’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet, ” highlights the impact of sustained collective action in protecting ecosystems and advancing local solutions.
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In celebration of World Water Day, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, organized coastal cleanup activities across six…
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Ayala-backed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has outlined potential relief measures the bank is exploring for its roughly 18 million customers as the…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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Ritchie Estampador got the better of James Kevin Cruz in a razor-thin finish in the Manila leg of the Earth Day Run 2026 Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Complex.
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The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) announced Monday that applicants can now receive their Postal ID cards on the same day at its SM City Manila branch.
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Education stakeholders are questioning the feasibility of a proposed 10-day “end-of-term block” under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) planned shift to a…
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The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened in March, reflecting sustained external pressures, although the country’s foreign exchange reserves…
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