
Hidden cost of ‘free’
The Philippines’ external debt remains sustainable despite rising to $147.35 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with the BSP citing long-term maturities,…
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The Philippines’ external debt remains sustainable despite rising to $147.35 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with the BSP citing long-term maturities,…
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Since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assumed office in July 2022, the country’s external debt has ballooned by nearly a third, rising by more than $36 billion…
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Was it a good move? It may have been a reasonable one, executed with orthodox central banking logic, and not the reckless liquidation critics have painted it…
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Tinio said the upcoming State of the Nation Address and budget deliberations would be the ‘ultimate test’ of the administration’s political will.
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As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continued polishing his fifth State of the Nation Address (SoNA), business leaders, labor groups and political analysts urged…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) have signed an information-sharing agreement aimed at strengthening the investigation…
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Nosy Tarsee overheard from the Palace that this year’s State of the Nation Address (S.N.A.) prep has less to do with legislative wishlists and more to do with…
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has created a special task force to investigate the alleged transfer of at least P6.7 billion in government funds…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an information-sharing agreement aimed at strengthening the investigation…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have signed a data-sharing agreement…
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The Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) recorded a $3.4-billion surplus in June, the highest monthly level since September 2024, narrowing the country’s…
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East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) underscored the role of employers in improving retirement readiness among Filipino workers during the Bangko Sentral ng…
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The Philippines' balance of payments (BOP) recorded a $3.4-billion surplus in June, the highest monthly level since September 2024, narrowing the country's…
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has launched an inquiry into alleged “ghost” flood control projects in Taguig City and may summon Senator Alan Peter…
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Customers who deposit at least P500,000 in fresh funds may receive P6,500 in cash rebates, while higher deposit amounts are eligible for larger rewards of up…
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla vowed over the weekend to pursue the reopened investigation into alleged irregularities in the Philippines’ hosting of…
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Tulfo said the panel would invite PTV general manager Lino Cayetano, brother of the senator.
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The NBI probe will look into allegations that Phisgoc received P10 billion to P15 billion from the Office of the President’s confidential or intelligence funds.
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