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The World Bank confirmed the Philippines’ upgrade to the upper-middle-income category in its latest country income classification update on Wednesday, after…
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The World Bank confirmed the Philippines’ upgrade to the upper-middle-income category in its latest country income classification update on Wednesday, after…
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Investors and creditors may view the new classification as a signal of continued development and readiness for capital.
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We need to stop falling for the press releases. We need to stop letting macroeconomics gaslight our daily suffering. It is time to get angry.
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Claims that the Philippines’ newly attained upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status could affect its access to concessional financing should be viewed with…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to turn the Philippines’ new upper-middle-income status into higher investment by pressing ahead with…
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The threshold only asks whether a household can cover minimum basic needs. It says nothing about savings, emergencies, or plans beyond next payday.
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The amount remains far below the P1,312 daily living wage estimated by IBON Foundation for a family of five.
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More Filipinos could benefit from stronger job creation, higher incomes, and increased investment after the Philippines officially graduated to…
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BAGUIO CITY — The John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) received three environmental awards and renewed its commitment to air quality monitoring during…
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The Philippine Army has launched a new Project Management Information System (PMIS) and an Acquisition Handbook to strengthen procurement oversight and support…
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Effective disaster management still depends on resilient infrastructure, reliable communication systems, trained emergency responders and coordination among…
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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) reported strong fiscal management and efficient use of public funds in 2025, posting high budget utilization and…
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UnionDigital Bank (UD) has outlined practical budgeting strategies for Filipino households relying on a single source of income as families navigate rising…
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Filipinos can now monitor the actual disbursement of funds for government projects after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday launched the…
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The death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani on 8 June has climbed to 81, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and…
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‘If we want an SEC that is efficient, innovative, and trusted by the public, we must continue to improve our HR systems and attract the best talents, develop…
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TP in the Philippines has been named Sustainability Impact Company of the Year at the 2026 SOLAIA Awards, one of the Philippine IT-BPM industry's highest…
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The problem is that wealth doesn’t work that way. Savings grow slowly. Goals take time. Financial success requires patience.
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