
Philippines chairs ASEAN finance talks, boosts resilience
The Philippines will lead the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) from 7 to 10 April 2026, bringing together finance and…
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The Philippines will lead the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) from 7 to 10 April 2026, bringing together finance and…
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‘If you think about it, there was a conspiracy to commit plunder. I think we can put everything together.’
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UnionBank of the Philippines has teamed up with the Social Security System (SSS) to roll out SSS LoanLite, a fully digital lending facility aimed at expanding…
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Bank of Commerce (BankCom) sustained its post-IPO momentum in 2025, posting a record net income of P3.54 billion, up 17 percent from P3.02 billion in 2024,…
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The bank earlier said it is ready to provide ‘rapid, flexible, and scalable assistance’ to help countries manage immediate pressures.
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Pre-trial proceedings for criminal cases involving alleged irregularities in flood control projects linked to SYMS Construction Trading are scheduled to begin…
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The Metro Manila-headquartered Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new emergency financing mechanism aimed at helping developing economies respond more…
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The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Appeals Chamber will decide on 22 April whether it has jurisdiction over the case against former President Rodrigo…
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Lawyers for a licensed Manila cockfighting establishment disclosed that they will file a battery of criminal and administrative charges against the Philippine…
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Growth in domestic liquidity accelerated in February, while bank lending remained broadly steady, reflecting sustained credit activity despite tighter monetary…
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Former Supreme Court associate justice Antonio Carpio warned that the Philippines must reject any joint oil and gas exploration deal with China that recognizes…
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To prevent the potential tampering of evidence, the group requested that the Ombudsman place the named officials under preventive suspension while the…
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Jérusalem (AFP) — Israel’s parliament approved a bill on Monday that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks,…
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Secretary Fredderick Vida on Tuesday highlighted improvements in the performance of the Department of Justice (DoJ), citing higher case resolution rates,…
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Inflation likely rose to 3.9 percent in March — up from 2.4 percent in February but still within the government’s target range — as the first-round effects of…
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The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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Roque said he respects the ruling but expressed concern that key constitutional issues were left unresolved.
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