
Philippines chairs ASEAN finance talks, boosts resilience
The Philippines will lead the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) from 7 to 10 April 2026, bringing together finance and…
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The Philippines will lead the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) from 7 to 10 April 2026, bringing together finance and…
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‘Visibility does not automatically translate to empowerment.’
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The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is moving to position Casiguran Airport as a future international gateway, aiming to open…
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As it marks its 31st year, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is turning to Congress to finally revisit and amend Republic Act (RA) 7916, the…
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. are eyeing the establishment of specialized pharmaceutical…
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A wealth tax of one to three percent, based on Ibon’s estimate, can generate P500 to P600 billion a year, if it covers 3,000 Filipino billionaires with total…
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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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Regulators and business leaders are raising the stakes on corporate sustainability, warning that firms failing to embed environment, social, and governance…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said Tuesday the police force is ready to assist a newly formed national…
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Philippine and Japanese leaders and experts on Tuesday said deeper cooperation between the two nations is no longer optional but a “requirement” to safeguard…
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Malacañang has been steadfast in its pronouncement that there is no oil crisis in the Philippines. There is, however, a crisis committee.
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These projects are a mix of massive transport, flood control, and land reclamation designed to solidify its stature as a regional economic hub.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A coalition of support groups for Vice President Sara Duterte has unveiled a proposed roadmap for a 2028 presidential bid, coupled with a…
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The Philippines must treat standards as a core part of its economic strategy if it wants to achieve upper middle-income status, according to a new report by…
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The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) is urging local government units to intensify efforts against cigarette smuggling, which costs the country billions…
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If this is what ‘fulfilled’ looks like, then I might as well be the best writer in the world.
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There may be a long-term upside from a decade of underrated Philippine stocks, with more than 300 institutional and high net-worth investors, financial…
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With negotiations underway for a potential Canada-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and global supply chains facing rising geopolitical risks, Philippine…
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