
Only half of Filipino adults have formal bank accounts — BSP
‘The drop in individual account ownership was largely attributed to a decline in loan-linked accounts from microfinance non-government organizations and…
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‘The drop in individual account ownership was largely attributed to a decline in loan-linked accounts from microfinance non-government organizations and…
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Foreign military forces participating in this year’s Balikatan Exercise said the global oil price spike has had only a limited impact on their operations, even…
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The Department of Economy, Planning and Development in Central Visayas (DepDev-7) reported Tuesday that the region recorded 6.9-million visitors in 2025,…
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A listed holding company, long feted in boardrooms and award galas for its gleaming CSR scorecard, especially its much-publicized push to make quality…
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CEBU CITY — Ethan Lago turned early adversity into a commanding triumph, showcasing composure beyond his years to outplay Lucas Revilleza and secure a…
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Century Pacific Food Inc. is banking on its branded portfolio to weather a more challenging operating environment this year, even as it posted steady growth in…
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SERANG, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesian police said Sunday they had arrested two women on blasphemy charges after a video showing one of them stepping on a Quran…
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Shallow quakes tend to be more damaging, with seismic waves travelling a shorter distance through the ground.
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Geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts, climate change and economic volatility continue to influence global development, but long-term investments in…
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Indonesia received the bodies of three peacekeepers on Saturday who were killed while on deployment in Lebanon and called for security guarantees for blue…
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A penitent drew attention during Black Friday rites after appearing in public wearing only socks and white garments covering the body from head to ankles,…
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A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and sending people running into the…
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Puregold Price Club, Inc., the listed grocery chain controlled by businessman Lucio Co., rang up P11.3 billion in net income for 2025, an 8.8 percent jump from…
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The latest National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) has revealed a continuing decline in fertility among Filipino women, with the total fertility rate…
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Vacillation will not serve the country, as an economist said; if the expectation is that things will get worse, then it’s time to implement determined measures…
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms…
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JAKARTA (AFP) — Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia’s social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As…
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Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. (ACR), the publicly listed company of the Mindanao-focused Alcantara Group, reported a slight dip in net income to P2.4…
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