
Business confidence plunges as MidEast crisis continues
Business and consumer confidence plunged following the escalation of the Middle East crisis, reflecting renewed pessimism amid domestic and global economic…
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Business and consumer confidence plunged following the escalation of the Middle East crisis, reflecting renewed pessimism amid domestic and global economic…
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Generally, Filipino economists and geopolitical experts welcomed Pax Silica, with one analyst broadly describing the initiative as ‘geo-economics.’
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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In an era of energy shocks, climate disruptions and geopolitical tension, what keeps essential services running is often not the most visible innovation, but…
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China Banking Corp. (Chinabank) reported a P6.8-billion net income in the first quarter of 2026, up 4 percent year-on-year, supported by sustained growth in…
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Eswatini is among Taiwan’s 12 remaining allies that still recognize its claim to statehood.
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BAGUIO CITY — The City Council has approved the Economic Continuity and Resilience Plan aimed at protecting vulnerable residents and small businesses from…
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The finance chief’s engagement with American business leaders, including representatives from the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce,…
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The 2016 award also ruled that Reed Bank is a submerged feature within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
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Then suddenly the difficult neighbors, friends of the US by the way, are in the playground, right where Xi can see them, doing drills, lifting weights, buying…
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The Ascott Limited reported its strongest-ever expansion in Southeast Asia in 2025, signing more than 7,300 units across the region — a 55-percent increase…
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The Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out expanded summer learning interventions from 6 May to 3 June to help millions of learners at risk of falling…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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Strong rhetoric from China over developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has further reinforced the resolve of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),…
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For businesses, particularly the larger organizations, diversification from oil as the primary energy source is a no-brainer.
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Strong rhetoric from China regarding developments in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has further reinforced the resolve of the Armed Forces of the…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is unfazed by China’s latest warning over the ongoing Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, insisting the country will press…
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