Weak peso drives Philippines debt to new high
External debt, meanwhile, jumped 4.81 percent to P5.95 trillion from P5.68 trillion, as the peso’s depreciation inflated the peso equivalent of foreign…
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External debt, meanwhile, jumped 4.81 percent to P5.95 trillion from P5.68 trillion, as the peso’s depreciation inflated the peso equivalent of foreign…
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ROME, Italy (AFP) — The top United States diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the…
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Our energy security, food security, and the safety of ASEAN nationals have been brought out as the most urgent priorities for our region to address.
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In the end, golf isn’t dangerous because it’s wild; it’s dangerous because it feels so tame.
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The sentiment that the presidency is a divine responsibility is a powerful cultural narrative that President Marcos Jr. has actively integrated into his…
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Which can only mean that honest and sober inquiries are now the order of the day, that we have to squarely face the abuses of power and money secrets of our…
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — ASEAN leaders are set to address tensions in the South China Sea and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as they gather for the 48th…
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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — ASEAN leaders are set to focus on energy security, food supply, and regional resilience as they gather for the 48th ASEAN Summit,…
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Organizations are accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) deployment despite known security and compliance risks, according to a new global study by TrendAI.
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The United States is considering new oversight measures for artificial intelligence (AI), marking a shift from its earlier hands-off approach as concerns grow…
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Because Filipinos are making smarter choices this summer — from planning trips more thoughtfully, splitting costs with their barkada, and staying closer to…
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Berdin shared that the project is especially meaningful to her, as it brings together two passions she deeply connects with — music and gaming.
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The Marcos Jr. administration is clearly not averse nor dismissive of the arts and culture, having been generous with its time and resources to nurture various…
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Taiwan’s labor authorities have expanded opportunities for foreign domestic workers following the easing of eligibility rules for household employment, the…
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The Philippine Embassy in France said it cannot take any action that would violate French sovereignty, stressing that it has no authority to arrest Filipino…
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The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges is considering new guidelines on lawmakers’ absenteeism, including a “no work, no pay” policy, following a…
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If burden-sharing is the principle, then reciprocity, not only in defense, but in economic survivability, should follow.
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