
ADB appoints Jeffries as new country director for Phl
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has named Andrew Jeffries as its new Country Director for the Philippines, taking the helm of the bank’s $13-billion active…
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has named Andrew Jeffries as its new Country Director for the Philippines, taking the helm of the bank’s $13-billion active…
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Universal bank Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) was named the Best Managed Bank in the Philippines and its president, Fabian Dee, as the Best Bank…
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A South African national was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 for attempting to bring a large quantity of suspected…
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DepEd had earlier worked with the DILG to deploy barangay tanods near schools.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is banking on a larger budget and key policy amendments to drive growth in the country’s farm, fisheries and livestock…
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Authorities arrested two wanted suspects in separate operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport this week, the Philippine National Police-Aviation…
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Israel's finance minister on Thursday backed plans to build 3,400 homes in a particularly contentious area of the occupied West Bank, calling for the…
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The fact that the incident occurred just months after the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil further stoked the firestorm of paranoia engulfing the…
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The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is encouraging Filipinos to invest in the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) latest Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs),…
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Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) posted an 8 percent year-on-year increase in net income to P5.9 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by double-digit…
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Rang-Ay Bank pledges to enhance accessibility, introduce innovative services, and offer more personalized financial solutions in the North as it marks its 70th…
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The project envisions a 15-kilometer corridor covering key areas such as the University of Santo Tomas, which is currently served mainly by jeepneys and lacks…
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A UN official on Sunday warned the Security Council that Israel's plans to control Gaza City risked "another calamity" with far-reaching consequences as…
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He emphasized that infrastructure development must be responsive to the day-to-day struggles of Filipinos in rural communities.
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The World Bank has approved a $650 million loan to support the Istanbul Resilience Project, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the city’s emergency…
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This moment is a test — not just of leadership, but of our commitment to constitutional principles and democratic governance.
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The Philippines and India have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, a move hailed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro…
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel must "complete" the defeat of Hamas in Gaza to secure the release of hostages, ahead of a cabinet…
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