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The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth — and the broader economy — faces significant risks if the Middle East conflict persists throughout the…
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The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth — and the broader economy — faces significant risks if the Middle East conflict persists throughout the…
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The Philippine peso breached the dreaded P60 level on Thursday, weakening to P60.10 as of 4 p.m., after fresh developments in the Middle East conflict sent…
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Ultimately, the critical question is not how this war will be fought, but how it will end.
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Major manufacturers under the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said a possible depreciation of the peso to P60 against the dollar is expected amid…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, facilitated the return of 70 overseas Filipino workers and their dependents from Qatar and…
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The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth—and the broader economy—faces significant risk if the Middle East conflict persists throughout the year,…
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will begin an “extraordinary session” on Wednesday to discuss shipping amid the…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced Wednesday it will provide free legal representation for three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) currently…
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Air travelers have a shrinking window to secure cheaper tickets as fuel surcharge rates are set to more than double in April, pushing overall fares higher…
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The government is moving to secure fertilizer supply and stabilize prices as global disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East affect key trade routes,…
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WASHINGTON (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Monday demanded US allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz, but European powers resisted a military mission to…
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JERUSALEM (AFP) — Israel launched strikes on Tehran and Beirut Tuesday while attacks in Baghdad pulled Iraq further into the Middle East war that has rattled…
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Israel said Tuesday it killed Iran’s national security chief, Ali Larijani, in a strike as attacks hit Tehran, Beirut and Baghdad.
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Racing against surging fuel costs, the government is moving to secure up to 2 million barrels of additional oil supply as global prices hit record highs, even…
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Some OFWs had to travel by land to Egypt and Saudi Arabia to board flights back to the Philippines due to the airspace closures.
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A public spat erupted on Tuesday between Vice President Sara Duterte and Malacañang over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s handling of the Middle East conflict…
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Hezbollah had recently expanded its activities in southern Lebanon.
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Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to face pressure amid global concerns over the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel…
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