Mideast war threatens global, Philippine growth outlook – World Bank
The World Bank has flagged global and domestic economic risks arising from the war in the Middle East.
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The World Bank has flagged global and domestic economic risks arising from the war in the Middle East.
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The Asian Development Bank now projects Philippine gross domestic product growth at 4.4 percent for 2026 — a 0.9-percentage-point downgrade from its December…
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Individuals caught drinking in public places face a P1,000 fine for a first offense. Repeat offenders could face a fine, up to 60 days in prison, or both,…
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Vice President Sara Duterte criticizes the Philippines’ foreign policy, calling attention to what she described as the absence of an independent diplomatic…
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Authorities seized P1.38 million worth of illegal cigarettes in separate police operations in Central Luzon on 6 and 7 April 2026.
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BAGUIO CITY — Police have installed tarpaulins at the iconic Lion’s Head along Kennon Road to enforce a new directive from Interior and Local Government…
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The World Bank has approved a $600-million loan to support a nationwide effort to address learning gaps in the Philippines, with the program expected to…
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Amid the cherry blossoms in full bloom, we climbed into a horse‑drawn carriage, a long dream of mine, a living movie scene from countless films of springtime…
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The US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty is real. But it comes with a clause: action happens ‘in accordance with constitutional processes.’
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The Philippines will lead the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) from 7 to 10 April 2026, bringing together finance and…
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UnionBank of the Philippines has teamed up with the Social Security System (SSS) to roll out SSS LoanLite, a fully digital lending facility aimed at expanding…
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Bank of Commerce (BankCom) sustained its post-IPO momentum in 2025, posting a record net income of P3.54 billion, up 17 percent from P3.02 billion in 2024,…
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The bank earlier said it is ready to provide ‘rapid, flexible, and scalable assistance’ to help countries manage immediate pressures.
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‘Today marks the beginning of the real work — especially with everything happening around us. Although there are many uncertainties in the world, one thing is…
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The Lawyers for Commuters Safety and Protection (LCSP) on Saturday said that while the government is encouraging the public to engage in carpooling amid the…
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The Metro Manila-headquartered Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new emergency financing mechanism aimed at helping developing economies respond more…
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Growth in domestic liquidity accelerated in February, while bank lending remained broadly steady, reflecting sustained credit activity despite tighter monetary…
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