Cleanup drive’s consequence
Contractors linked to politicians cornered up to 20 percent of the budgets, with ‘ghost’ projects and fund diversions estimated at P118.5 billion since 2023.
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Contractors linked to politicians cornered up to 20 percent of the budgets, with ‘ghost’ projects and fund diversions estimated at P118.5 billion since 2023.
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Mindanao’s major cities demonstrated robust economic performance in 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) based on…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The nationwide competition drew nearly 4,000 entries from amateur and professional photographers under the Conventional, Mobile and Drone categories.
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index (PSEi) has been one of Asia’s worst performers year to date, down 4 percent. From an ASEAN perspective, the PSEi…
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The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said it is seeking talks with Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) to address growing concerns…
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Our foreign debt is rising again despite the commitment of the economic managers that the government will rely on domestic sources to prevent uncertainties in…
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LUUK, Sulu — The town of Luuk in Sulu is experiencing a remarkable economic revival, opening its doors to the world with stunning natural beauty, rich Tausug…
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Together, our strengths are complementary. Taiwan brings cutting-edge R&D and front-end manufacturing, while the Philippines offers downstream capacity and a…
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The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) clarified that the program involving Filipino high school students in Taichung is primarily educational in…
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