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Philippine independence

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Philippine independence.

  2. CONFERENCE participants gather at the Sumuroy Monument in Palapag during the educational tour of Northern Samar.

    Currents of history converge in Northern Samar

    Water’s role in shaping the Philippine past takes center stage as Northern Samar hosts the 47th National Conference on Local and National History, bringing…

    6 MIN READ

  3. PHILIPPINES business organizations called on officials to keep to established diplomatic channels and maintain careful economic statecraft rather than resort to inflammatory public recriminations in addressing issues with Chinese bureaucrats.They warn that harsh diplomatic sanctions and escalating rhetoric risk severe economic fallout. China remains a primary trading partner, a major source of imports and manufacturing/agricultural inputs, and a key market for Philippine exports.

    China dependence leaves Phl firms exposed

    Twenty-four business, labor and industry organizations, including the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc.,…

    2 MIN READ

  4. PROJECT Paglajag started as a weekly shoreline cleanup to tackle plastic pollution.

    Turning youth into island stewards

    Teacher Ervie Ann C. Conte was honored at the 4th Philippine Resilience Awards for promoting environmental conservation, literacy, nutrition and sustainable…

    3 MIN READ

  6. OF the three Philippine brands ranked among ASEAN’s 20 most valuable, two are giants in the banking industry, with BDO retaining its position as the country’s leading brand, ranking 16th in the region despite a 4 percent decline in brand value to $3.5 billion; and Bank of the Philippine Islands, advancing nine places to 19th following a 37 percent increase to $3.2 billion. Brand Finance Asia Pacific said the gains among Philippine banks were helping the country’s banking sector outperform its regional counterparts.

    Philippine banking brands outpace ASEAN growth

    BDO Unibank retained its position as the Philippines’ most valuable brand in 2026, with a brand value of $3.5 billion, while the country’s banking brands…

    2 MIN READ

  7. Philippine banking brands outpace ASEAN growth

    Philippine banking brands outpace ASEAN growth

    BDO Unibank remained the Philippines’ most valuable brand in 2026, with a brand value of $3.5 billion, while Philippine banking brands collectively grew 19…

    2 MIN READ

  8. Vicious politics keep growth at bay

    Vicious politics keep growth at bay

    As the Philippines marks 127 years of independence, debates continue on true sovereignty amid political elite dominance and strong US ties; yet economic…

    1 MIN READ