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One thing San Miguel understands very well is rent-seeking — using its immense economic and political influence over government to secure projects, then…
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One thing San Miguel understands very well is rent-seeking — using its immense economic and political influence over government to secure projects, then…
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Enough is enough. ASEAN and China have danced around a binding CoC for so long while Beijing’s gray-zone aggression escalates.
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MACTAN, Cebu — ASEAN leaders are moving toward a regional fuel reserve system and a Philippine-based maritime center as the bloc scrambles to manage the…
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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is expanding its branchless banking push after rolling out a barcode-based cash deposit service in partnership with…
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Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Friday shrugged off China’s criticism of the ongoing Balikatan exercises.
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The Philippine economy posted its weakest growth in five years in the first quarter of 2026, as inflation, geopolitical tensions, and weakening investor…
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Amid the Middle East crisis affecting global economies, investments in the country’s economic continue to soar, improving more than 100 percent…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday reported the arrest of the Top 1 Most Wanted Person at the regional level…
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday ordered an intensified campaign against a “guerrilla-style” black market for…
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MACTAN, Cebu — ASEAN leaders on Friday expressed “serious concern” over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, condemning both the preemptive attacks by…
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Vice President Sara Duterte criticizes the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., accusing it of failing to address worsening economic conditions and being…
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‘Your presence today reaffirms our shared commitment to cooperation, partnership, and inclusive growth.’
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Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has introduced legislation to overhaul the Philippine sugar industry, targeting systemic issues such as…
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Despite the uncertain global environment, the company will continue placing long-term investments while cushioning the impact of volatility through tighter…
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Senator Loren Legarda has sponsored a measure seeking to declare the Waling-waling ( Vanda sanderiana ) as the National Orchid of the Philippines on 5 May…
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Northern Mindanao is strengthening its agriculture sector and regional economy through initiatives centered on innovation, youth engagement,…
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Boxing champion Pedro Taduran and the history-making Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 delivered knockout performances in April.
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