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The flood control controversy had weakened the peso, which retreated to the 58-level on 25 September.
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The flood control controversy had weakened the peso, which retreated to the 58-level on 25 September.
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This year, IEMOP reported a significant drop in average spot market prices, which fell to P4.14 per kilowatt-hour in the first half of 2025 — down 26 percent…
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‘What we see now is that 24 to 30 percent of a project is being siphoned off. That also plays into why the cost of doing business is so high in the…
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WARSAW, Poland (AFP) — A Polish real estate group hopes to tackle the country's falling birth rate by rewarding clients who conceive babies in its hotels.
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Markets were lifted by continued buying pressure driven by positive economic developments, reflecting improved investor confidence.
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday suspended the driver’s license of a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official for allegedly…
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday announced the suspension of the driver’s license of a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official…
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Meralco customers will see lower power bills this September after the company announced a rate cut, driven by a drop in generation charges.
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The crime rate in the eastern part of Metro Manila fell by 2.59 percent from 6–12 September 2025, compared to 30 August–5 September last year, according to the…
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Analysts now broadly expect a 25 basis points rate cut at the end of its two-day meeting on Wednesday, as hiring slows.
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The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to make its first interest rate cut of the year at its policy meeting this week, spurred by a weakening jobs market —…
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IBA, Zambales — The Zambales Provincial Government has hit the brakes on three major infrastructure projects following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order…
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Cagayan De Oro City — The City Council has approved a resolution urging two national agencies to investigate the city’s water district and its bulk water…
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‘FDI growth signals strong international confidence in the Philippines’ economic fundamentals.’
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T he Philippine power industry has pursued reforms to foster competition, improve service delivery, and empower electricity consumers since the implementation…
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When loans get suspended over corruption fears, and officials respond with deflections, it’s the poor who pay the price.
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For many Filipinos, the dream of owning a home often feels out of reach because of high costs and steep monthly payments. This October, Pag-IBIG Fund is…
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‘We are seeing a growing willingness among Filipinos to embrace credit as a tool for progress, but they want to know they can do so with confidence.’
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