
Corruption tanks Phl growth to 4.6% – BSP chief
The Philippines has officially missed its annual growth target of 5.5 to 6.5 percent — which had already been revised downward midway through the year — by a…
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The Philippines has officially missed its annual growth target of 5.5 to 6.5 percent — which had already been revised downward midway through the year — by a…
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So when the President says he vetoed a few billion from the trillions in the latest proposed national budget, it is hard to feel comforted or assured.
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Sinulog festivities kick into high gear as AweSM Cebu 2026 transforms three major Cebu malls — SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City Cebu, and SM J…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday assured the public of heightened security measures for the upcoming Sinulog Festival, as thousands of devotees…
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Besieged by public complaints over its failure to go after the big fish in the flood control projects scandal, the Marcos administration announced yesterday…
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In an increasingly competitive region, the Philippines cannot afford to let unresolved scandals define its investment narrative.
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What people are still waiting for are the big fish. The elected officials. The senators and congressmen whose names have come up repeatedly in testimony, leaks…
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What drives senators and congressmen to steal amounts one cannot spend in a lifetime?
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Small business owners and partner riders gathered at SM City Cebu, for Asenso Express, a one-day event focused on helping micro, small and medium enterprises…
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Forest cover in the area has been steadily declining due to agricultural expansion and livelihood pressures.
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Residents and visitors in Alegria, Cebu are being urged to stay alert as the breeding season of the king cobra has begun, local disaster officials warned on…
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Controversial and jailed contractor Sarah Discaya will have her first day in court on Monday in Lapu-Lapu City, where beefed-up security will be deployed at…
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Pinuna ng mga opposition lawmakers sa House of Representatives nitong Huwebes ang tinawag nilang “railroading” o pagmamadali sa pagpasa ng Bicameral Conference…
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President Marcos Jr. is set to sign the 2026 General Appropriations Bill on Monday, 05 January 2026, with a stern warning from a minority leader that it could…
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Controversial and detained contractor Sara Discaya is set to face her first day in court on Monday at the Lapu-Lapu City Regional Trial Court, prompting…
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Enforcement of the anti-drunk driving law has been inconsistent, largely due to the limited availability of breath analyzers and blood alcohol testing kits.
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He assured the public that accountability will be enforced where necessary, while asking for patience as due process runs its course.
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Two civil society coalitions have urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to veto, conditionally implement, or subject to strict citizen monitoring more than…
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