
Corruption issues drag down business sentiment
Business confidence nosedived in January 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey (BES) by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), as…
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Business confidence nosedived in January 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey (BES) by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), as…
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Manufactured goods remained the backbone of Philippine exports, totaling $5.6 billion or 79.3 percent of overall shipments. Within this category, electronic…
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The Philippines recorded a mixed start to 2026 in international trade, with exports declining slightly and imports continuing to grow, according to preliminary…
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Not all prices went up, however. Meat prices slipped into negative growth, while milk and egg prices eased. Sugar and corn also continued to post declines.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Inflation in Northern Mindanao picked up in January 2026, hitting 1.4 percent, up from 0.9 percent in December, the Philippine Statistics…
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Inflation in Central Visayas continued its upward climb for the sixth straight month, reaching 5.6 percent in January 2026, up from 3.8 percent in December…
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Cebu Pacific reported that it carried over 2.7 million passengers in January 2026, reflecting strong demand following the peak holiday season in late 2025.
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The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported a notable decline in eight major crimes in the city in January, citing improved police response and stronger…
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The ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance reinforces the region’s commitment to sustainability goals for 2045.
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Headline inflation increased by 0.2 percentage points from December’s 1.8 percent, even as economists say another rate cut is increasingly likely amid…
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The January 2026 collection was a 100.6 percent increase in terms of revenue collection efficiency, which also marked a P1.490 billion increase, or 1.9 percent…
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In a Philippine National Police (PNP) claim that many Filipinos find perplexing when compared with the view from the ground, the crime rate supposedly dropped…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) advanced for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, closing up 0.78 percent at 6,355.78, as the market drew support…
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When we dance in the streets of Cebu for Sinulog, we aren’t just individuals; we are a formidable force.
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) ended the trading week lower at 6,464.67, down 0.35 percent on Friday, 16 January.
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Reigning National Basketball Association (NBA) Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sparked defending champion Oklahoma City to victory on Sunday while…
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Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is cutting electricity rates for the second consecutive month, lowering the overall cost for a typical household by P0.1637…
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LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Charlotte Hornets thrashed the National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97 on Monday.
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