
Philippines eyes Q3 signing of EU free trade deal
MACTAN, CEBU — The Philippines is aiming to sign its free trade agreement with the European Union by the third quarter, with officials positioning the deal as…
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MACTAN, CEBU — The Philippines is aiming to sign its free trade agreement with the European Union by the third quarter, with officials positioning the deal as…
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MACTAN, Cebu — European business leaders said the Philippines has made significant progress in sustainability policies and attracting green investments, but…
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Criminality in Metro Manila dropped by 23 percent over the past week as police intensified warrant services and anti-drug operations, the National Capital…
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The Philippine peso has lost another two centavos in purchasing power, with P1 in 2018 now worth only 73 centavos, according to National Statistician Claire…
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Most Filipinos have only about P50,000 in emergency savings, an amount that can be quickly depleted by a single medical emergency, according to a recent study…
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Renewable energy firm SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) reported stronger sustainability performance in 2025, highlighting improvements in safety, environmental…
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The Manila Police District (MPD) on Sunday denied reports that a Japanese national was robbed at gunpoint in Binondo’s Chinatown district last month.
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Discussions will center on energy transition, green finance, resilient supply chains, circular economy models, and climate-adaptive agriculture, all seen as…
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The country, based on the World Press Freedom Index, is ranked 114th out of 180 countries, from its previous 116th ranking.
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A daily commuter route in Makati has been turned into a public art landmark, as Security Bank and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) unveiled a mural at the…
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Mounting classroom backlogs, aging and condemned classrooms, disasters and delayed repairs continue to impact learning for millions of students.
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ASEAN government leaders and European business executives will convene for the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit on 7 May 2026, ahead of the 48th ASEAN Leaders’…
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has launched an online reporting platform allowing the public to submit real-time reports of road accidents, traffic…
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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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Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) renewed its commitment to sustainability and community engagement as it marked Earth Day, highlighting initiatives across its…
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BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera region’s agriculture sector grew by 4.3 percent in 2025 despite volatile weather, rising production costs and market…
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‘We don’t feel like mere beneficiaries — we feel like family looking out for one another.’
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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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