
Masato Kanda seeks ADB president reelection
Kanda confirmed his bid on Wednesday, 22 April, ahead of the end of his current term in November 2026, framing the ADB’s role as increasingly central to a…
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Kanda confirmed his bid on Wednesday, 22 April, ahead of the end of his current term in November 2026, framing the ADB’s role as increasingly central to a…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will expand its use of traffic enforcement cameras to penalize littering and illegal parking alongside…
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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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A new policy briefing is calling on the Bank of Korea to accelerate financing for next-generation infrastructure as rising demand from digital systems…
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TOKYO (AFP) — Japan will relax its decades-old restrictions on arms exports, allowing the sale of lethal weapons overseas, government spokesman Minoru Kihara…
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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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For businesses, particularly the larger organizations, diversification from oil as the primary energy source is a no-brainer.
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If you have done some traveling and seen some of the world, you would be able to tell that our archipelago — blessed abundantly with natural beauty — needs our…
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Power is sustained not by its display, but by its reliability. When actors can plan with confidence, they invest. When they cannot, they hedge.
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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is proceeding with cautious optimism for the rest of 2026 as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on Filipino…
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Ten years ago, Hilary Clinton fairly warned of Donald Trump as commander-in-chief, particularly of him ‘making life or death decisions on behalf of the…
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The Bureau of Customs (BoC) has eased cargo monitoring rules for top-tier accredited traders, removing the need for electronic customs seals for qualified…
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Only select products, such as imported rice and some meats, recorded price upticks after the 28 February US-Israel airstrike on Iran, which contributed to…
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He said the Philippines joined fellow developing economies in advancing inclusive, job-rich growth amid persistent global pressures affecting emerging markets…
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Energy is often taken for granted — until it becomes scarce, expensive, or uncertain.
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The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) on Friday highlighted a powerful lineup of keynote speakers in its Economic Compass Pillars 5…
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‘No need to panic, no need to hoard,” Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque said, adding that supply levels remain sufficient and stable across major…
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Excise taxes on LPG and kerosene are temporarily suspended for three months starting 17 April 2026, but — the DoF and BIR, citing minimal expected relief for…
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