
8 in 10 Filipinos worried about financial future, study finds
The study found that most Filipinos have only about P50,000 in emergency savings, a level that may be insufficient to cover unexpected medical costs.
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The study found that most Filipinos have only about P50,000 in emergency savings, a level that may be insufficient to cover unexpected medical costs.
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Our inflation is going bonkers at almost a 7-percent clip, which is way over the 2- to 4-percent target of our economic planners.
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A 17-year-old boy was arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old youth during a drinking session in Manila’s Sampaloc district early Friday, police…
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The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani, has affected approximately 1.59 million people across Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk…
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The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that Filipinos were most dissatisfied with the Marcos administration’s handling of inflation, fuel…
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‘Sweet words and coming up with alibis cannot excuse the plummeting net satisfaction rating of the President.’
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how Muslim travelers plan and experience their journeys, with four out of five travelers now using…
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Tech-enabled crimes are running rampant, and our traditional playbook is starting to look a little outdated.
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Damage from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani and nearby areas on 8 June has climbed to P1.36 billion, prompting calls in Congress for…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation to remain above its 3 percent target until 2028 as the effects of the Gulf conflict continue to ripple…
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The Philippines spent a record P1.87 trillion on healthcare in 2025 as government health programs expanded and families continued to shoulder a large share of…
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The BSP’s key policy rate now stands at 4.75 percent. Interest rates on overnight deposit and lending facilities were likewise adjusted to 4.25 percent and…
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More Filipinos are turning to support than the global average, according to AXA Philippines’ 2026 Mind Health Report, highlighting both the promise and risks…
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‘Consumers want conversations with brands, and businesses are investing in omnichannel engagement strategies that go beyond SMS and email.’
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Paris (AFP) — News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected…
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The government is not ready to lift the energy emergency declaration despite signs of a breakthrough in United States/Iran peace talks, with Energy Secretary…
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‘We expect the BSP to hike the policy rate by 50 bps to 5.0 percent from 4.5 percent, as elevated inflation remains the key policy concern despite softer…
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A lawmaker has urged the government to confront the country’s persistent classroom shortage, warning that the problem goes beyond infrastructure and directly…
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