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Violators face the confiscation of unauthorized devices and a minimum fine of P5,000 for a first offense.
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Violators face the confiscation of unauthorized devices and a minimum fine of P5,000 for a first offense.
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines fell sharply in the first two months of 2026, underscoring growing investor caution amid…
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A divorce between a foreigner and a Filipino may be recognized in the Philippines if it was validly obtained in accordance with the personal law of the foreign…
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Meralco, in appealing for government agencies to establish clear, standardized guidelines for solar installations underscored that “our intention has never…
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The country’s foreign reserves fell to a 15-month low as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) battled a weakening local currency.
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External debt, meanwhile, jumped 4.81 percent to P5.95 trillion from P5.68 trillion, as the peso’s depreciation inflated the peso equivalent of foreign…
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ROME, Italy (AFP) — The top United States diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the…
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Our energy security, food security, and the safety of ASEAN nationals have been brought out as the most urgent priorities for our region to address.
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History. What history? The convenient kind? The one that expands exactly where the oil, ships, reefs, and military advantage are, and somehow skips every…
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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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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — ASEAN leaders are set to address tensions in the South China Sea and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as they gather for the 48th…
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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — ASEAN leaders are set to focus on energy security, food supply, and regional resilience as they gather for the 48th ASEAN Summit,…
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The United States is considering new oversight measures for artificial intelligence (AI), marking a shift from its earlier hands-off approach as concerns grow…
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The Marcos Jr. administration is clearly not averse nor dismissive of the arts and culture, having been generous with its time and resources to nurture various…
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Taiwan’s labor authorities have expanded opportunities for foreign domestic workers following the easing of eligibility rules for household employment, the…
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The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges is considering new guidelines on lawmakers’ absenteeism, including a “no work, no pay” policy, following a…
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If burden-sharing is the principle, then reciprocity, not only in defense, but in economic survivability, should follow.
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To call Charles’ speech a masterclass is an understatement. It was packed with all the wit, humor, candor and acumen that it could bear.
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