Philippine reserves fall to four-year low of $97.4 billion
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) fell to $97.4 billion at the end of October from $99.5 billion in September, reaching their lowest level in…
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Phl e-visa debuts in Dubai
Foreign residents in Dubai and nearby UAE emirates who need Philippine visas can now apply online without visiting the consulate.
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Farm, fisheries Q3 output sinks 5%
The Philippine Statistics Authority said on Friday the value of agriculture and fisheries production fell five percent to P389.42 billion from July to…
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Maharlika eyes P4-B investments before year-end
MIC President and Chief Executive Officer Rafael Consing Jr. said the fund is evaluating opportunities in utilities and infrastructure, industrials, and…
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Philippine recovery remains fragile — BPI
The Philippine economy shows signs of recovery with a projected 3.2% growth in Q3 2026, driven by government spending and exports. However, weak consumer…
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Philippine Open: Tabuena spearheads home charge
Miguel Tabuena leads a 28-player Filipino contingent at the $1-million 108th Philippine Open at Manila Southwoods, aiming to end the country’s title drought…
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Closing the tech gap
TELUS Digital Philippines says only 3% of Philippine businesses use AI despite 90.8% owning computers, citing PIDS data on weak infrastructure, skills gaps,…
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Power subsidies miss target as costs surge — PIDS
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Power subsidies miss target as costs surge — PIDS
Power subsidies in the Philippines are missing their poorest targets even as costs surge, a new PIDS study warns. Learn how misdirected lifeline rates, UCME…
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PIDS backs regional push for stronger Southeast Asian agriculture
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies joins Southeast Asia’s regional push to strengthen agriculture through CAPRI, as SEARCA prepares a new…
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Circular economy key to Philippines waste reforms
The Philippines is turning to a circular economy to fix its fragmented waste management system, with experts urging stronger governance, better law…
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Poverty threatens 1.34M Filipinos if crisis persists – survey
The longer the crisis the deeper the effect.
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Parental violence cuts Filipino children’s school attendance by half — PIDS
A PIDS study finds that Filipino children exposed to parental violence at age 10 are about 50% less likely to stay in school by age 14–15, underscoring…
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PIDS: Phl needs 7,000 classrooms yearly for 15 years
The proposal of the Department of Education to produce 15,000 classrooms until 2026 with the help of private sector partners is not adequate to resolve…
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Bullying may hurt Phl economy, study warns
A PIDS study finds that bullying could cost the Philippines up to P20 billion annually in lost economic productivity, with long-term effects on academic…
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Phl child undernutrition drops
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