Confidence sinks from ‘floodgate’ stink
Filipino consumer confidence, a crucial indicator of growth, slumped in the fourth quarter amid widespread concerns over graft and corruption linked to the…
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Filipino consumer confidence, a crucial indicator of growth, slumped in the fourth quarter amid widespread concerns over graft and corruption linked to the…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Friday reaffirmed a moratorium on sugar imports to stabilize the market,…
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‘The lingering effects of the recent natural calamities, together with the negative impact of corruption allegations on investor and business sentiment,…
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Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to decline during the Christmas week as global oil markets continue to be weighed down by ample supply and weak…
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Beyond the risk to their safety and health, the flood problem caused by the misuse of funds meant for its prevention may make children imbibe the wrong values.
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela, sharply…
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It got me thinking that in teaching the underprivileged youth, not only should we show the hows, it is equally critical for the youth to understand the ‘dark…
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The immediate need will be to put food on the table, with other expenses set aside which will be disastrous for retailers of items other than food.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has joined the growing list of institutions that have downgraded their Philippine economic forecasts in the wake of the…
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As December traffic builds and calendars fill up, car owners start thinking about more than gifts and reunions. There is also the quiet worry about breakdowns,…
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The ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has not only created uncertainty for both countries but also raised troubling questions among tourism…
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The sharp year-on-year drop, from $3.68 billion surplus in Q3 2024 to only $273 million in this year’s Q3 — while still showing net inflows, suggests…
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Nearly three years after the MT Princess Empress sank and spilled thousands of liters of oil into the biodiversity-rich Verde Island Passage (VIP), fisherfolk…
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Motorists may get a bit of relief next week as pump prices are expected to edge down, based on early trading results.
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The NSS’s narrow focus on China, while skipping over broader regional threats, reinforces the impression that Washington wants burden-sharing more than…
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Renewable energy developer Alternergy Holdings Corp. (ALTER) has received approval from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for the System…
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Every time Tuguegarao goes underwater, public anger almost automatically turns toward one familiar structure: the Magat Dam. It’s big, visible,and easy to…
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Children who experience violent discipline at home are about 50 percent less likely to remain enrolled in school, according to a new study released by the…
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