
S&P keeps Philippine ratings, outlook downgraded
The international analytics firm remains optimistic about the Philippines’ long-term growth prospects, noting, however, that it has downgraded its outlook from…
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The international analytics firm remains optimistic about the Philippines’ long-term growth prospects, noting, however, that it has downgraded its outlook from…
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A Regional Trial Court in Bacolod has declared four members of the Yanson family “fugitives from justice,” barring them from seeking relief or participating in…
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ILOILO CITY— Intensified anti-drug operations across Western Visayas led to the seizure of P49.2 million worth of illegal drugs in March 2026, underscoring the…
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The Philippines will lead the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) from 7 to 10 April 2026, bringing together finance and…
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ILOILO CITY— Joint police and military operatives arrested two alleged members of the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) Komiteng…
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Puregold Price Club, Inc., the listed grocery chain controlled by businessman Lucio Co., rang up P11.3 billion in net income for 2025, an 8.8 percent jump from…
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Growth in domestic liquidity accelerated in February, while bank lending remained broadly steady, reflecting sustained credit activity despite tighter monetary…
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A once-celebrated partnership between a fast-food powerhouse and a retail entrepreneur is proving far less rock solid than it once appeared, especially when it…
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ILOILO CITY — Security forces in Western Visayas have been placed on heightened alert as the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) mobilizes thousands of personnel…
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Global mobility platform inDrive reported nearly 200 percent growth in Filipina drivers from 2024 to 2025, as more women enter ride-hailing and motorcycle…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that the country’s exports reached a record level in the first two months of 2026, the highest since 1991.
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Authorities have launched heightened security preparations for the summer season following the Summer Vacation (SUMVAC) 2026 deployment ceremony at the…
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The mining industry’s low contribution to the Philippines’ GDP highlights a sharp irony, given the country’s high ranking in global nickel, gold and copper…
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These projects are a mix of massive transport, flood control, and land reclamation designed to solidify its stature as a regional economic hub.
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The BIR said the performance reflects a 2.97 percent year-on-year increase, driven by intensified tax administration, stronger enforcement, and continued…
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The Philippines’ tourism sector could grow faster and more inclusively if long-standing infrastructure gaps are addressed, according to an analysis by the…
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There may be a long-term upside from a decade of underrated Philippine stocks, with more than 300 institutional and high net-worth investors, financial…
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