
Budget deficit widens despite strong tax collections
The national government’s budget deficit widened to P198.5 billion in May, up 36.7 percent from P145.2 billion a year earlier, as lower non-tax revenues offset…
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The national government’s budget deficit widened to P198.5 billion in May, up 36.7 percent from P145.2 billion a year earlier, as lower non-tax revenues offset…
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The improved demand in various kinds of vehicles has pumped up vehicle sales, which rose 24 percent in May from the previous month, the Chamber of Automotive…
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The Commission on Audit (CoA) has issued an unmodified opinion on the local government of Caloocan’s 2025 financial statements, confirming the local…
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Police arrested two individuals for allegedly filing a false carnapping report involving a dump truck in Bulacan province, authorities said Tuesday.
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The study found that most Filipinos have only about P50,000 in emergency savings, a level that may be insufficient to cover unexpected medical costs.
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A 17-year-old boy was arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old youth during a drinking session in Manila’s Sampaloc district early Friday, police…
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The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani, has affected approximately 1.59 million people across Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how Muslim travelers plan and experience their journeys, with four out of five travelers now using…
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Tech-enabled crimes are running rampant, and our traditional playbook is starting to look a little outdated.
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Damage from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani and nearby areas on 8 June has climbed to P1.36 billion, prompting calls in Congress for…
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Every great wardrobe starts with the essentials and few pieces work harder than the classic T-shirt. Timeless yet constantly evolving, it has earned its place…
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More Filipinos are turning to support than the global average, according to AXA Philippines’ 2026 Mind Health Report, highlighting both the promise and risks…
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‘Consumers want conversations with brands, and businesses are investing in omnichannel engagement strategies that go beyond SMS and email.’
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Paris (AFP) — News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected…
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The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (CoA) for the 11th consecutive year, officials announced…
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A lawmaker has urged the government to confront the country’s persistent classroom shortage, warning that the problem goes beyond infrastructure and directly…
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A press release from Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson arrived Saturday on news desks talking of defective and ghost flood control projects that — outside of the…
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The BSP attributed the quarter-on-quarter decline in external debt mainly to lower non-resident holdings of Philippine debt securities amid cautious investor…
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