
Higher imports widen Q1’s external gap
The Philippines' balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of gross domestic product…
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The Philippines' balance of payments (BoP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of gross domestic product…
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Regional government leaders are joining forces to combat alleged food cartels and supply monopolies in Central Visayas, proposing a multi-province task force…
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‘Through this partnership among the national government, the Province of Cebu, and our local stakeholders, we are taking a unified step toward more efficient…
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Slowing economic growth and weakening investor confidence, driven by governance issues, have broader social consequences, including a rise in crime,…
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SM Supermalls is strengthening its presence in Cebu through new investments in retail, tourism, education, entertainment, and business, positioning its three…
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The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has opened its third international OFW Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), providing…
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The resolution, authored by South District Councilor Paul Labra, underscores Cebu City’s commitment to defending the country’s rights in the West Philippine…
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A joint operation led by the Bureau of Customs (BoC)-Port of Cebu, together with the Philippine Coast Guard, National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine…
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Caloocan pulled away from its pursuers while Cebu and Ilagan Isabela sustained their climbs in the SportsPlus Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League 2026 Season…
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Entrepreneurship will play a greater role than artificial intelligence in creating the next generation of jobs, according to QI Group founder and executive…
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Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has declined to declare a citywide energy crisis, stating that local officials must first monitor power reserves and potential…
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Did you know that there are likely over a billion pets worldwide? According to Health for Animals, the statistic is further broken down to families in the…
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Jollibee Group’s largest production facility in the Visayas-Mindanao region is now powered by 99 percent renewable energy to boost operational resilience and…
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Homegrown NMBLR.ai expects growth to accelerate beyond 50 percent this year as demand for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions continues to expand…
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The Philippine government is seeking up to $1.5 billion in emergency financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help cushion the economy from the…
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The Office of the Ombudsman has filed two separate graft charges against Borbon, Cebu Vice Mayor Noel Dotillos over the alleged unauthorized release of…
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The Office of the Ombudsman has filed two separate graft charges against Borbon, Cebu Vice Mayor Noel Dotillos over the unauthorized release of employee…
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Shinjuku Givers took home the inaugural Cebu Hustle 3x3 crown, running away from undermanned Uratex Dream with a methodical 21-8 domination in the finals on…
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