
Philippines net external liabilities rise in Q1 2025
The uptick was mainly due to higher holdings of government-issued securities by nonresidents and increased loans extended to the national government. Foreign…
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The uptick was mainly due to higher holdings of government-issued securities by nonresidents and increased loans extended to the national government. Foreign…
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The Senate should consider turning over its investigation into the alleged anomalies in flood control projects to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
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Pot calls kettle black; kettle calls pot darker still. Truth becomes secondary to whose version dominates tomorrow’s headline.
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Without regulation, some borrowers previously faced crushing repayment burdens, with effective interest rates soaring to triple digits annually.
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Markets were lifted by continued buying pressure driven by positive economic developments, reflecting improved investor confidence.
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For many Filipinos, the dream of owning a home often feels out of reach because of high costs and steep monthly payments. This October, Pag-IBIG Fund is…
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‘We are seeing a growing willingness among Filipinos to embrace credit as a tool for progress, but they want to know they can do so with confidence.’
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Engr. Arthur Escalante, another current board member and owner of AN Escalante Construction Inc., was also reported to have obtained government contracts.
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Militant groups staged a protest in front of the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Friday, 5 September 2025, to condemn the leading role of the…
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Households and businesses looking to cut electricity costs and shift to renewable energy will soon find it easier under amended rules for the Net-Metering…
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UnionBank has committed to elevating wealth management by combining the best people in wealth management with the best global platforms.
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Senator Erwin Tulfo on Monday, 1 September, questioned the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) over the non-investigation of anomalous flood…
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Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said he will require potential witnesses in the ghost flood control projects controversy to submit affidavits before any hearing.
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Healthcare remains a largely cash-driven market in the Philippines.
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The licensing personnel at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have apparently adopted the practice of legislators doubling as contractors to…
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‘Going forward, the BSP will safeguard price stability by ensuring monetary policy settings are conducive to sustainable economic growth and employment.’
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US Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell opened the door to lowering interest rates, with the Dow closing at a fresh record for the first time since…
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