
South Korea drives 52.3% foreign investment surge to P42B
There was surge in foreign investment approvals in the first quarter with South Korea accounting for over half — 59.5 percent — of total inflows, followed by…
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There was surge in foreign investment approvals in the first quarter with South Korea accounting for over half — 59.5 percent — of total inflows, followed by…
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The Department of Tourism (DoT) is calling on residents and domestic travelers to remain vigilant and report rowdy foreign tourists following a string of…
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Inflation in Northern Mindanao slowed slightly to 4.9 percent in April, down from 5.2 percent in March, though the rate remains higher than…
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A survey released on May 13 by the Philippine Statistics Authority Central Visayas showed that inflation in the region accelerated further to 10.8 percent in…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in the Philippines, with organizations struggling to keep pace as AI-driven…
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The Philippine dairy industry posted stronger growth in the first quarter of 2026 as local milk production continued to rise amid increasing consumer demand…
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Motorcycle sales in the Philippines grew 11.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026 as commuters and businesses continued to rely on two-wheel transport,…
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Department of Science and Technology (DoST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. received the highest total salary and allowances among President Ferdinand Marcos…
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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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While Lacson defended the report, its detractors called it performative, protecting Marcos and his allies while scapegoating mid-level players.
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The Philippine unemployment rate eased slightly in March to 5.0 percent, though government data released Wednesday suggests that job quality and long-term…
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The 7.2% April headline inflation print reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) may prompt the central bank to preemptively raise interest rates…
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A sharp decline in aquaculture dragged down the Philippines’ fisheries sector in the first quarter of 2026, overshadowing gains in commercial fishing and…
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Criminality in Metro Manila dropped by 23 percent over the past week as police intensified warrant services and anti-drug operations, the National Capital…
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The Philippine peso has lost another two centavos in purchasing power, with P1 in 2018 now worth only 73 centavos, according to National Statistician Claire…
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Most Filipinos have only about P50,000 in emergency savings, an amount that can be quickly depleted by a single medical emergency, according to a recent study…
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The Manila Police District (MPD) on Sunday denied reports that a Japanese national was robbed at gunpoint in Binondo’s Chinatown district last month.
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The country, based on the World Press Freedom Index, is ranked 114th out of 180 countries, from its previous 116th ranking.
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