
Higher imports widen external gap in first quarter
The Philippines' balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of GDP, as higher import…
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The Philippines' balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened to $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 4.5 percent of GDP, as higher import…
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Authorities opened a temporary zipper lane along White Plains Avenue in Quezon City early Sunday to ease traffic as thousands of participants were expected to…
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Garbage clogging Metro Manila’s waterways remains the primary cause of flooding across the capital region, with thousands of metric tons of waste removed…
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Garbage clogging Metro Manila's waterways remains the primary cause of flooding across the capital, with thousands of metric tons of waste removed annually…
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Flooding incidents in Metro Manila have declined despite the onset of the rainy season, with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) attributing…
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The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) stood at $104.0 billion as of end-May 2026, while the country’s balance of payments (BOP) position posted a…
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After years of speculation, GCash operator Mynt is finally laying the groundwork for a stock market debut after authorizing a potential initial public offering…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed free ride vehicles Wednesday morning to assist commuters affected by a temporary disruption in…
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‘Coda is headquartered in Singapore and has grown from strength to strength here over the past decade. Singapore will continue to play a central role in our…
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) emerged as the top issuer in Visa credit card payment volume in the Philippines in 2025, reflecting the growing use…
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The head of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) elite towing and clearing unit revealed Sunday that he receives eight to 10 death threats…
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More than 20,000 runners participated in the Galaxy Manila Marathon held overnight from Pasay City to Quezon City, drawing thousands of fitness enthusiasts but…
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GoTyme Bank has launched a new feature that allows customers to send money to more than 170 countries and territories directly through its mobile application,…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is expanding the Pasig River Ferry Service to meet growing commuter demand and strengthen the region’s…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is expanding the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS), citing growing commuter demand and its role as a…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday assured motorists that the Manila Marathon on Independence Day would not cause major traffic…
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Metro Manila’s traffic enforcement agency warned motorists Tuesday that parking or waiting in the immediate vicinity of schools is strictly prohibited as the…
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The northbound Quezon Avenue Flyover along EDSA was temporarily closed Friday morning after an oil spill caused by a tanker-related vehicular accident,…
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