Can holiday spending save the Philippine economy?
E-commerce platforms report double- to triple-digit growth in gross merchandise value on major sale days compared with regular days. As a result, sellers now…
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E-commerce platforms report double- to triple-digit growth in gross merchandise value on major sale days compared with regular days. As a result, sellers now…
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In the holiday rush, the spirit of gift-giving can sometimes lose its heart. It’s easy to settle for something generic and forget what makes the Christmas…
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For most countries, the holiday season begins in November — when temperatures drop, snow starts to fall, and the calendar year winds down. In the Philippines,…
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) have issued the…
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The goal of elevating the Philippines to upper-middle-income status remains in sight for 2026, according to Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go.
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More than a decade ago, chef and television host Andrew Zimmern predicted that Filipino culinary talent would soon gain international recognition. In 2016, the…
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It provides a forward-looking policy framework that promotes inclusive growth, climate resilience, investment, and innovation across ocean-based industries,…
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Executives of The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) had an immersion and knowledge-exchange trip in London from December 9 to 12, 2025. PSE President and…
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‘A complex set of weather systems involving the interaction of multiple cyclonic systems and an intensified monsoon under La Niña conditions created a…
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The farmers’ ace card is food security, as they chanted ‘no farmers, no food;’ indeed, a food crisis will inevitably loom if the stand-off is protracted.
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently studying a proposal to allow heavy trucks to cross the San Juanico Bridge…
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‘The faster and continued single-digit year-on-year growth in OFW remittances is a bright spot for the overall economy as an important growth driver,…
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The immediate need will be to put food on the table, with other expenses set aside which will be disastrous for retailers of items other than food.
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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recognized top higher education institutions and leaders at the ICONS Awards 2025, held at the Philippine…
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Pangilinan-led PLDT Inc. is calling for immediate and strategic investment in artificial intelligence (AI), citing its potential impact on the country’s…
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Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reached $3.17 billion in October 2025, slightly up from September’s $3.12 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng…
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We do not have America’s gun culture, but neither are we immune to violence. What we do have are layers of friction.
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The Australian template could be the best practice replicable in other jurisdictions once it has proved to bring about a positive impact.
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