
Rate hikes may tame inflation – Ricafort
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s recent decision to hike interest rates may help curb rising inflation, according to Michael Ricafort, chief economist…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s recent decision to hike interest rates may help curb rising inflation, according to Michael Ricafort, chief economist…
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Cebu is entering the final stretch of preparations for the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit, with local officials signaling…
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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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Southeast Asian nations are stepping up joint efforts to address the growing toll of climate disasters, shifting focus toward faster recovery and support for…
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The Philippines is set to bring Southeast Asian leaders to Cebu City next month, positioning the country at the center of regional talks on economic…
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During the inaugural session of ASEAN Climate Week on Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations must…
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Other discussion points include cutting fossil fuel subsidies, reducing production and consumption equitably, and accelerating investment in renewable energy.
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Attendance projections for the upcoming 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit have surged, with 15 heads of state and more than 20,000…
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Para athletes are expected to receive bigger cash incentives as Republic Act 10699 is set to be amended.
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I can’t blame Iran, a sovereign nation, for refusing to budge against a perceived Western bully paranoid about the possibility of a nuclear showdown.
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This impeachment process is a test of whether accountability still means anything in this republic.
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The Philippines, serving as the 2026 chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), officially opened the ASEAN Climate Week on Monday, bringing…
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) —An extra week of negotiations to complete the crucial missing piece of an international agreement on handling future pandemics kicks…
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. sounded the alarm over a convergence of global disruptions now testing food systems, saying climate…
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Now we’re bottom dwellers. Vietnam had the fastest economic growth rate last year at 8 percent.
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The Philippines as ASEAN chair this 2026 has officially inaugurated ASEAN Climate Week Monday for 12 member states of the region committed to climate…
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Five major resorts in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu will serve as official billeting sites for heads of state during the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
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ASEAN, through this immediate convening, continues to engage in consultation and coordination to address developments affecting regional energy security.
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