
World Bank backs $600-M Philippine learning program
The World Bank has approved a $600-million loan to support a nationwide effort to address learning gaps in the Philippines, with the program expected to…
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The World Bank has approved a $600-million loan to support a nationwide effort to address learning gaps in the Philippines, with the program expected to…
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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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The Middle East war is straining business logistics, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) acknowledged on Wednesday, but it assured the public that…
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‘This is not what we want (the government intervening with peso slide against the US dollar). This is truly having an impact, and the weakening of the peso…
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Malacañang has praised the local government of Manila’s initiative to fully subsidize jeepney operations, providing free rides to commuters struggling with a…
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Broadcast giant ABS-CBN Corporation has pushed back against claims tying it to an alleged internal family dispute, with its board of directors asserting that…
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On the eve of the New People’s Army’s (NPA) 57th anniversary, the national task force overseeing the government’s anti-insurgency campaign issued a sharp…
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Medialdea fell ill while delivering a message during a solidarity walk held in Davao City on 28 March to mark the 81st birthday of former President Rodrigo…
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Leaders from women’s organizations and the business sector held a forum on the theme “Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society,” highlighting the role of women…
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House Committee on Justice Vice Chair Rep. Ysabel Zamora said she is confident the House of Representatives of the Philippines has enough backing to move the…
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The business community is looking to the government’s newly declared energy emergency as a chance to fast-track long-pending reforms and secure more stable…
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday, 27 March, Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) disclosed that it is coordinating with terminal owners nationwide to slash rental fees by at…
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Philippine-headquartered Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending financial support to assist developing member countries as the Middle East conflict…
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POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — The municipal government here reassured the local business sector amid mounting concerns over potential oil supply shortages and…
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BAGUIO CITY — The local government here began distributing P5,000 in financial aid Wednesday to nearly 2,000 public utility jeepney drivers to offset surging…
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Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team on Wednesday called the House impeachment proceedings a “fishing expedition,” accusing lawmakers of seeking…
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Local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Iloilo City are experiencing improved business performance following the redevelopment of the Iloilo…
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