Philippine external debt climbs 6.8 percent in 2025
External debt — obligations owed by Philippine residents to non-residents — grew by 6.8 percent year-on-year, reaching $149.09 billion as of end-September…
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External debt — obligations owed by Philippine residents to non-residents — grew by 6.8 percent year-on-year, reaching $149.09 billion as of end-September…
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China has appointed Ambassador Jing Quan as its new top diplomat to the Philippines, officially marking the start of his tour of duty after presenting…
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The PEZA board approved 281 new and expansion projects, up 17.6 percent from last year, with projected exports surging 89 percent to $7.39 billion and expected…
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Three foreign nationals, identified by police as newly designated high-value individuals, were arrested in a buy-bust operation executed early Tuesday morning…
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that a Filipino will soon be deported to the Philippines from the United States after the U.S. Immigration…
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The Senate clarified its policy regarding the foreign travel of its members following a formal letter from Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla disallowing a trip…
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The perceived advantages of Charter change are compelling indeed, especially within the current global context.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has opened an Apostille Hub inside The Bunker capitol building in Balanga City, Bataan on 1 December 2025 to provide…
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The clock is ticking, and the Christmas chimes are ringing!
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said it has not received any court order to cancel the Philippine passport of former Ako Bicol Party List…
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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has secured new investment leads following its latest promotion mission to China, building on rising investor…
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In determining whether a divorce decree obtained by a foreigner spouse should be recognized in the Philippines, it is immaterial that the divorce is sought by…
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Japan has always loved its rituals. The slow pour of tea. The bow calibrated to millimeters. The gentle glide of a political class which pretends nothing ever…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to provide immediate assistance…
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The election will not be held in the swathes of the country not controlled by the military or its allies.
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Ejercito said that if the BIR presumedly collected P6 to P8 billion from LOAs, only P2 to P3 billion would go to government coffers.
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Mindanao is seeing significant gains in safety and stability, prompting calls for foreign embassies to update travel advisories, according to Assistant…
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Frederick Go’s stint as head of the Office of Special Assistant for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) has brought in billions of foreign investments,…
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