
17 and under banned from buying cigarettes
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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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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The government on Wednesday signed a comprehensive set of rules aimed at shutting down the operations of Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (POGOs), with…
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As fraud and cybersecurity remain key concerns in the digital banking space, BDO Unibank continues to enhance its measures to help protect the hard-earned…
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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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Police arrested eight men for illegal gambling and the possession of unlicensed firearms during a raid at a billiard hall in the Commonwealth Market on Monday…
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Contemporary fortune tellers have adapted to modern times. They now conduct sessions online with clients, if not face-to-face.
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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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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday expressed its readiness to assist United States authorities in tracking down a Filipino suspect accused of…
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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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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to $25,000 (about P1.5 million) for information leading to the arrest of a…
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The network reportedly managed sports betting and casino platforms, generating an estimated 5.33 billion won ($3.8 million) in profits.
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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Market expectations are facing multiple outcomes, as economists like to call multiple equilibria or paths.
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has welcomed Moody’s latest assessment affirming the strength of the country’s banking system and external position,…
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