PAL incentivizes Middle East bookings with free rebooking
Philippine Airlines offers free first rebooking for flights from Manila to Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh, giving passengers added flexibility to adjust travel dates…
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BSP: Businesses turn pessimistic in July
In its latest Business Expectations Survey, the BSP said “renewed concerns over tensions in the Middle East, higher oil prices, and persistent inflationary…
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Iran retaliates after first U.S. strikes in a month
The US had attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the small island of Larak.
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Gov’t spending accelerates nearly 20 percent in July – BTr
National Government spending accelerated by 19.82 percent in July to P588.6 billion, widening the monthly budget deficit to P106.3 billion as disbursements for…
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Weak peso, inflation weigh on property market
The broader economic downturn the Philippines is currently experiencing may trigger spillover effects in the real estate market, according to property…
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AFP unfazed by USS George Washington shift to Middle East
The AFP says the USS George Washington’s redeployment from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East will not affect Philippine-U.S. defense activities, stressing…
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Remolona says Q2 growth may be higher
The 2.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth the country posted in the second quarter of 2026 may not be as low as initially reported, according to…
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Hormuz disruption could reshape global economy for years — Israeli analyst
TEL AVIV, Israel – The status quo of the global economy as of 28 February, before the escalation of the Middle East conflict, is long gone, according to Danny…
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More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese returning home after war
More than 800,000 displaced people have started returning home in Lebanon as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah eases, while US-backed talks continue to…
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Get ready to ship out of Gulf, Americans warned
US embassies across the Middle East have urged American citizens to prepare for possible evacuation as tensions with Iran escalate, amid renewed missile…
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Iraq to strengthen air defense after strikes
Iraq has ordered heightened military readiness and stronger air defenses following US-Saudi strikes on pro-Iran armed groups, as regional tensions continue to…
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2Q Philippine GDP growth may slow to 1.42%
Philippine economic growth could slow to as low as 1.4 percent in the second quarter as the Gulf conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy, according…
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U.S., Saudi strike Iran-backed militants
The US-Saudi strikes came after Riyadh said its forces had intercepted drones targeting oil facilities.
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Iran discusses Hormuz with Oman, Saudi Arabia
Iran’s foreign minister discusses the Strait of Hormuz with Oman and Saudi Arabia as regional tensions continue following the Middle East conflict and…
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Motorists taking more shellacking
The projected increase follows this week’s hefty pump price hikes of P10.68 per liter for diesel and P3.65 per liter for gasoline.
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ASEAN calls for ceasefire as US-Iran conflict intensifies
ASEAN foreign ministers have urged an immediate ceasefire as the US-Iran conflict intensifies, warning of rising risks to global trade, energy security and…
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Peso may reach P63 per USD amid Gulf risks
The Philippine peso may weaken to a record P63 against the US dollar, according to BMI, as Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, a stronger greenback and…
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