
VP Duterte: Corruption, weak competitiveness hurt investor confidence
Vice President Sara Duterte said corruption and weak competitiveness continue to undermine investor confidence in the Philippines.
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Vice President Sara Duterte said corruption and weak competitiveness continue to undermine investor confidence in the Philippines.
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ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors recognized financial health as a regional priority and agreed to develop a regional financial health…
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged faster rollout of government aid to cushion the impact of rising fuel and commodity prices, warning that funding should not…
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‘Taiwanese people are people of the world; Taiwanese people have the right to engage with the world.’
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MACTAN, Cebu — The most pressing issues, including regional security, energy and food concerns, the safety of ASEAN nationals, and economic cooperation, are…
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The ceasefire announcement comes amid slow Russian advances, as Kyiv gained roughly 120 sq km in April — the first net loss for Moscow since mid-2023.
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The Marcos administration’s handling of the global energy shock — now colliding with the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte —could leave…
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Cebu’s beautiful beaches, vibrant festivals, and rich cultural history show we’re ready for business partnerships that can bring long-term economic benefits…
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In the rarefied world of conglomerates, where family names carry centuries of legacy and balance sheets rival small nations, a seismic transaction just…
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Castro said the President also sought further details from the Czech side, including updates on Co’s detention and possible movements, but these were not…
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Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) is gaining traction as the government intensifies efforts to attract investments and…
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The exhibit ‘highlights Romulo’s pivotal role in shaping Philippine foreign policy and advancing peaceful diplomacy, multilateralism and international…
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Now we’re bottom dwellers. Vietnam had the fastest economic growth rate last year at 8 percent.
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The economy of SOCCSKSARGEN grew 4.8 percent in 2025, outpacing the national average of 4.4 percent despite a tougher domestic…
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Half of the Gulf countries are expecting a contraction this year.
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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The detainment of former Congressman Zaldy Co in the Czech Republic brings back the ghost flood control projects scandal into focus.
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