
House approves LUC governance bill on second reading
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure seeking to strengthen governance and establish uniform standards for local…
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The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure seeking to strengthen governance and establish uniform standards for local…
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ATOK, Benguet — A municipal councilor and local residents in this scenic highland town are raising strong opposition to a proposed P400-million hotel project,…
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Ilocos Norte Second District Representative Angelo Marcos Barba is preparing to file legislation that would raise the National Tax Allotment for local…
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Corruption concerns contributed to the sharp slowdown in Philippine economic growth last year by weakening investor confidence and delaying public investments,…
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Easing transport costs and improving supply conditions tempered price pressures in July, bringing the country’s headline inflation rate down to 6.2 percent…
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday said it has stepped up real-time monitoring of government-funded local projects to…
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The Philippines’ newfound upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status is unlikely to have a tangible impact in the near term, according to risk management firm…
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The Philippines has officially entered the ranks of upper-middle-income economies, but the next challenge is sustaining growth and accelerating reforms to…
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging local government units (LGUs) to support the rollout of an AI-powered…
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Every ordinance we enact, every peso we allocate, and every decision we make has the power to improve the everyday lives of our constituents.
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The Philippines has expanded market access through the government’s diligence to secure free trade agreements with other countries, and the monumental…
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The country’s business sentiment recovered sharply in June, with firms turning neutral on current economic conditions, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP)…
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Circular economy is a business strategy, not just an environmental program.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s shift in rhetoric during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) may pose challenges to his administration's fiscal…
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Strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and resilient domestic spending have prompted economists to raise the 2026 growth outlook for…
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged the public to immediately dial the Unified 911 hotline during life-threatening emergencies,…
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Gross domestic product (GDP) growth likely slowed further to 1.9 percent in the second quarter of 2026 as persistently weak public infrastructure spending,…
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The economic influence of the tindahan becomes more apparent when it is viewed as part of the country’s vast retail network.
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