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While Magalong was not made its chair, it was more than good enough for us — and, it seemed, many Filipinos — that he was appointed its ‘special adviser and…
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While Magalong was not made its chair, it was more than good enough for us — and, it seemed, many Filipinos — that he was appointed its ‘special adviser and…
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Former Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol has appealed to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso to help struggling rice farmers, whose farmgate prices…
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One could overdose by taking two to three pills at once, it being 40 times more powerful than heroin.
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The government is unfazed despite a slight uptick in inflation last month, noting that the figure remains well within its full-year target range of 2 to 4…
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To truly end corruption and plunder, we must ensure that the guilty are held to account. They must be punished, imprisoned, and compelled to return what they…
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The increased production of goods and services can lead to a general improvement in our quality of life, making more products, housing, and amenities available.
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Now it seems that every ripple created by the turmoil caused by the budget manipulation and the subsequent flood control scandal hits the financial markets…
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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is pushing for stricter penalties against major rice smugglers, particularly government officials involved in economic…
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The increase was largely supported by bank lending, with claims on the private sector expanding by 11.1 percent in August from 11.0 percent the previous month.
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Catharsis allows for the redefining of national values to affirm competence, honesty and public welfare.
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The call by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for a more solid collaboration between the public and private secto was made during this year’s Philippine Economic…
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When ‘continuity’ becomes a euphemism for ‘you’re expendable,’ something in the social contract has already collapsed.
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The homeless seek comfort to alleviate their misery; there is today a fentanyl epidemic in many parts of the US.
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There is no time to lose; the nation could enter a vicious cycle where poverty fuels corruption, and corruption in turn entrenches poverty, relegating the…
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Consider the billions of pesos in capital that would be wasted on overpriced solar panels and wind turbines that will sit idle, while blackouts loom and…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed his full support for the Department of Tourism (DoT) budget, stressing the sector’s vital role in economic recovery,…
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Margarito “Gary” Teves, former Finance Secretary, shared his insights on the financial impact of rampant government corruption. In a Friday interview on a…
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As ASEAN Economic Ministers chairperson for 2026, Roque said the Philippines will focus on transforming the newly issued ASEAN Community Vision 2045 into…
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