
Contrary to perception, the Philippines is steadily rising
The new classification is expected to strengthen the country’s credit profile, boost investor confidence and expand access to financing and higher-quality…
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The new classification is expected to strengthen the country’s credit profile, boost investor confidence and expand access to financing and higher-quality…
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Resilience, however, shouldn’t be a substitute for good governance. We shouldn’t have to overcome self-inflicted wounds every single time.
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The number of Filipino children entering the workforce increased slightly in 2025, with nearly 869,000 children aged 5 to 17 reported as working, according to…
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Some P150 million worth of assorted alleged substandard heated tobacco products (HTPs) and traditional cigarettes were seized from two warehouses operated by…
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Before we start celebrating and patting ourselves on the back, what, in fact, is the reality on the ground?
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Our greatest competitive advantage must increasingly come from the creativity, ingenuity, and innovative spirit of the Filipino people.
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CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Police arrested 15 individuals, including high-priority fugitives, and seized more than P281,000 worth of suspected…
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Better agricultural data could lead to smarter food supply decisions as the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) deepen…
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The decline in foreign direct investment was driven by a 91.7 percent drop in net investments in debt instruments - $44 million from $522 million in April…
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A decade or two ago, we saw strong volume growth in beer and spirits. Today, coffee has probably become the fastest-growing beverage consumed outside the home.
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If the Philippines truly wants this new economic status to have meaning, the benefits of growth must become more inclusive.
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CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga — Operatives of the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) arrested a South Korean fugitive wanted for narcotics…
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The recent reclassification is not just a statistical achievement but a pivotal moment that should drive stronger support for local industries.
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A certain occupant of the Palace by the Pasig River couldn’t wait to crow about a shiny new label from Washington: upper middle-income country, they called it,…
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Economic milestones are important because they tell us our country is moving forward, but they should also remind us that our responsibility to care for one…
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Some P3.8-million worth of illicit cigarettes with no "Graphic Health Warnings" were seized by authorities during a police operation at the impound lot of the…
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PETValue Philippines Corporation and Republic Cement & Building Materials Inc. (RCBM) have formalized a Zero Waste to Landfill Partnership, reinforcing…
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We need to stop falling for the press releases. We need to stop letting macroeconomics gaslight our daily suffering. It is time to get angry.
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