
World Bank flags corruption risks to Phl growth
Governance issues linked to corruption can undermine investor confidence and weaken the effectiveness of economic reforms, according to the World Bank.
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Governance issues linked to corruption can undermine investor confidence and weaken the effectiveness of economic reforms, according to the World Bank.
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BOAC, Marinduque — Inanunsyo ng Regional Development Council (RDC) na isinusulong ang “Diamond Route,” isang planong rutang pandagat na mag-uugnay sa Mindoro,…
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EastWest Banking Corp. has entered into a strategic partnership with online payment platform PayMongo to provide Filipino businesses with easier, more…
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City Savings Bank (CitySavings), the thrift bank subsidiary of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), and a member of the Aboitiz Group, announced its…
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City Savings Bank has partnered with Khan Academy Philippines to strengthen professional development for teachers, expanding access to artificial…
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Although the MMDA assured it would demand refunds from the contractors, the advance payments remained unrecouped as of 2024.
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Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II on 03 January 2026 said the agency is preparing to fully…
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Aside from the corruption scandal, another major disappointment in 2025 was the government’s failure to advance on its digitalization goals.
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Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo marked the start of 2026 by reaffirming the judiciary’s commitment to a multiyear reform plan aimed at making…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) capped 2025 with major gains in internal security, modernization, disaster response, and international defense…
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Robbers used a large drill to break into a German bank's vault room during the extended Christmas break and steal cash, gold and jewellery worth 30…
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The national government will break ground on three new EDSA Busway stations in 2026 as part of a continued push to modernize the corridor and reduce commuter…
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Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, has strengthened emergency systems, improved hygiene, and upgraded air quality at…
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Security Bank Corporation is accelerating its technology transformation as it ramps up investments in modern digital architecture, artificial intelligence,…
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Weak trade-in-goods is attributed to the forecast deficit in the Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) position until 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…
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Over the first nine months, the bank has streamlined core systems and processes, resulting in improved speed, reliability, compliance efficiency, and enhanced…
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The decision underscores that bank secrecy is not an impenetrable shield against lawful investigation. Rather, it coexists with the State’s duty to protect the…
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