
Governance for a changing future: Planning together, building better
Risks are connected and because they are connected, our governance response must also be connected.
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Risks are connected and because they are connected, our governance response must also be connected.
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A multi-sectoral body tasked with implementing the national gender action plan (GAP), one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, has convened…
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The private sector has stepped in, but it cannot substitute for coherent policy from the government.
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At any rate, it now seems the emergency declaration somewhat preempted or blunted criticisms of this administration’s credibility and competence.
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The global oil crisis is no longer a distant economic forecast; it is now at the doorstep of every Filipino athlete.
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The President emphasized that even small actions, such as turning off lights for one hour, can contribute to broader efforts to reduce energy use.
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For some families, however, traditions remain unchanged despite the financial strain. One parent said their family will continue their annual ‘Visita Iglesia,’…
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The Philippines and Japan on Friday signed another batch of loan agreements worth 220 billion Japanese yen, or approximately P84.81 billion, for the completion…
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Every year on a Saturday evening in late March, something quietly remarkable happens. Across more than 190 countries, the lights of iconic landmarks — the…
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The Philippine peso sank to a new record low of P60.55 per US dollar on Friday afternoon as the crisis in the Middle East continued to weigh on the currency…
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday, 27 March, Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the…
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This action follows nationwide protests since mid-March, as drivers face diesel prices nearing P120/liter and gasoline over P100, eroding profits despite…
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The strongest measure taken by the government thus far — the suspension of the excise tax on fuel — will have little effect in easing Filipinos’ suffering,…
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Sara Duterte warned that Filipino households should brace for worsening economic and climate-related conditions throughout 2026, saying the country is entering…
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The Philippines has secured up to AUD 45 million (around P1.881 billion) in grant funding from Australia to support reforms aimed at expanding formal…
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The Climate Change Commission (CCC), in partnership with national agencies and development partners, has launched the Gender and Climate Change Advisory Group…
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Ferry operators have committed not to increase fares this Holy Week amid the huge spikes in fuel price caused by the war in the Middle East, President…
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Philippine-headquartered Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending financial support to assist developing member countries as the Middle East conflict…
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