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US President Donald Trump’s recent implementation of a 17 percent Liberation Day tariff on the Philippines sparked market concerns of an economic slowdown in…
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US President Donald Trump’s recent implementation of a 17 percent Liberation Day tariff on the Philippines sparked market concerns of an economic slowdown in…
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It first reduced the rate by 25 basis points this year on 10 April after the local inflation in March hit 1.8 percent, the lowest since May 2020 based on data…
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The Social Security System (SSS) rolled out big news Friday, unveiling a series of improvements to its loan programs — including lower interest rates, expanded…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marked Labor Day yesterday with some big news: The country’s unemployment rate had dropped to 3.8 percent as of February 2025 —…
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced Thursday that the Philippines' unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent in February, lower than the 4.3…
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The decommissioning of baseload power plants due to aging infrastructure of various engine generating units in the City of Naga, Cebu from the previous month…
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TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Mixed martial arts (MMA) will make its Asian Games debut next year when Japan hosts the continent’s premier sporting event, organizers…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects April inflation to settle within the 1.3 percent to 2.1 percent range, driven by lower prices of food and oil.
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The decommissioning of baseload power plants in the City of Naga, Cebu due to aging infrastructure has worsened the limited electricity supply in the province.
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While the digital bank has yet to release more details about the abnormal transactions, CIMB said ‘a few’ customers were affected
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External borrowings in the first quarter included bond issuances amounting to $3.33 billion, five project loans worth $1.46 billion, and three program loans…
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SAN JUAN, La Union — This early, the 2026 staging of the Tour of Luzon is already taking shape.
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The number of dengue cases continues to drop nationwide, according to the Department of Health (DoH).
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The first quarter survey results showed that most respondent banks (81.8 percent) retained their credit standards, a decrease from the previous quarter, where…
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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) aims to grow agricultural loans by at least 10 percent this year through its partnership with Agrilever.
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The bank said the growth reflected higher gross customer loans at 12 percent to P3.3 trillion, while the non-performing loans ratio slightly declined by 0.1…
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) strengthened their…
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PAOAY, Ilocos Norte — With the eight-leg race just in its infancy, the leadership of the Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines (PhilCycling) wants…
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