
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 inflation is going bonkers at almost a 7-percent clip, which is way over the 2- to 4-percent target of our economic planners.
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Consumption and services alone cannot sustain long-term economic development. A nation grows not merely by spending but by building.
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SpaceX is heading into one of the biggest initial public offerings in history with a $1.77-trillion valuation, but some investors and analysts are questioning…
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The government is moving to strengthen the country’s labor market against mounting domestic and global challenges, with Department of Economy, Planning and…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) launched an investigation Monday to track down the sources of fake social media posts falsely claiming that the 8 June…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday launched an investigation to track down individuals behind fake social media posts falsely claiming the…
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The World Bank said reforms that increase productivity and employment, coupled with targeted interventions for vulnerable sectors, would be critical in…
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Three top graduates from the Philippine Military Academy’s “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 received the Dangal ng Batangan Award during a ceremony at the Mabini…
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ASEAN senior economic officials have concluded negotiations for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), paving the way for the bloc’s first…
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The DAILY TRIBUNE (DT) held its 18th Asian Innovation Forum (AIF) on Friday at the Aguilar Sports Complex in Las Piñas City, focusing on how technology can…
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The Philippines’ ocean economy contributes around P787 billion annually and supports over 2.24-million Filipinos.
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Recycling is one of the solutions to the garbage problem. Before trash gets to landfills, discards can be salvaged, though not all of them. Other than…
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‘The conflict is expected to affect labor markets for some time, with the scale and duration of its effects depending on how the situation evolves.’
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The goal is not just to earn more. The goal is to build a life where peace does not depend on the next paycheck.
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The more progressive companies globally are now bringing resilience directly into boardroom discussions.
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A retired flag officer is calling on his Philippine Military Academy batchmates to exercise independent judgment and restraint amid mounting pressure within…
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Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte issued separate calls yesterday to address the holding of…
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