Philippines economy growth at risk from Middle East conflict – BPI economist
The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth—and the broader economy—faces significant risk if the Middle East conflict persists throughout the year,…
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The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth—and the broader economy—faces significant risk if the Middle East conflict persists throughout the year,…
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NABALAWAG, SGA BARMM — After weeks of violent clashes that displaced over 20,000 residents, high-level mediation efforts are underway to bring lasting peace to…
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Israel said it would halt UN children's fund shipments to Gaza from Egypt after it said it had foiled an attempt to smuggle tobacco and nicotine in…
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WASHINGTON (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Monday demanded US allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz, but European powers resisted a military mission to…
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KABUL (AFP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban government accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes on the capital late Monday after loud explosions were heard and air…
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JERUSALEM (AFP) — Israel launched strikes on Tehran and Beirut Tuesday while attacks in Baghdad pulled Iraq further into the Middle East war that has rattled…
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Israel said Tuesday it killed Iran’s national security chief, Ali Larijani, in a strike as attacks hit Tehran, Beirut and Baghdad.
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The saddest part is that nations bearing the most economic pain — from the Philippines to South Korea, India to the European Union — had no seat at the table…
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A public spat erupted on Tuesday between Vice President Sara Duterte and Malacañang over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s handling of the Middle East conflict…
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Trump threatened to delay a planned summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this month if Beijing does not assist with reopening the strait.
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Hezbollah had recently expanded its activities in southern Lebanon.
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Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to face pressure amid global concerns over the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended Monday at 6,006.55, falling 0.86 percent, marking its third straight day of decline as investors remained wary…
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The Office of the Ombudsman said on Monday that it is reviewing hundreds of boxes of documents submitted by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI)…
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The Kingdom of Bahrain has reminded Filipinos in the region of its strict enforcement of the personal privacy law, which penalizes unauthorized posting of…
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Nine overseas Filipino workers safely crossed from Israel into Egypt through the Taba Border Crossing with the assistance of the Philippine government’s One…
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Progressive group PISTON has announced plans for a nationwide transport strike on Thursday, 19 March, to protest rising fuel prices that they say are eroding…
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MANAMA, Bahrain (AFP) — United States President Donald Trump called for other nations’ warships to help protect world oil supplies passing through the Strait…
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