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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‘Our encouragement is to fund and start these anomaly-free constructions so the country can move forward.’
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If a legally registered firearm is left unsecured and is used in a crime, the registered owner must face severe criminal charges as an accessory.
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From irrigation to floodwaters to students’ safety, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s week centered on ensuring that all government projects were up and running.
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Garbage clogging Metro Manila’s waterways remains the primary cause of flooding across the capital region, with thousands of metric tons of waste removed…
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Leptospirosis cases in the country have increased 6 percent compared to the same period last year, prompting health officials to issue warnings to the public…
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Extortion and cumbersome bureaucratic processes (red tape) increase the cost of doing business, discouraging both local and foreign investments.
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But Duterte’s camp won’t outright admit these political ploys, much less admit their fear of what the trial will reveal about the Veep’s baggage of…
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PANIITIAN, Sofronio Española, Palawan — A flashflood submerged the Panitian Elementary School here on Monday as the southwest monsoon brought heavy rains,…
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The United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran would allow U.N. nuclear inspectors to return.
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TABUK CITY, Kalinga — An anti-corruption watchdog is demanding a comprehensive site inspection of the P125-million Makilo Bridge Replacement Project before its…
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The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by several former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-MIMAROPA…
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A former employee of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) testified before the Sandiganbayan that he had conducted numerous deliveries of boxes…
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A flashflood submerged a public elementary school in floodwaters after continuous rainfall by the Southwest Monsoon and Super Typhoon Francisco hit the…
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The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by several former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials…
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday said the stalled infrastructure projects will be included in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) for…
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Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Henry Alcantara testified before the Sandiganbayan that former senator Ramon “Bong”…
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Flooding incidents in Metro Manila have declined despite the onset of the rainy season, with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) attributing…
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