
Greed, failures feed pain
For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported Tuesday that it has honored Filipino peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Military Observer Group…
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The ceasefire announcement comes amid slow Russian advances, as Kyiv gained roughly 120 sq km in April — the first net loss for Moscow since mid-2023.
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Fintech platform MoneyHero reported its first profitable quarter since listing, driven by cost reductions, higher-margin products, and increased use of…
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A parallel I see is the way our own political playbook is repeated over and over again.
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The most likely near-term scenario is more of the same: the conditional ceasefire extended pending talks, with almost no shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,…
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‘I have no ghost projects. I have no flood control projects. All my projects as a lawmaker have receipts and are felt by the people,’ he said, citing road…
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to strike portions of the privilege speech of Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste from the official record…
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Renewable energy firm SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) reported stronger sustainability performance in 2025, highlighting improvements in safety, environmental…
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The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) reported that it has secured more than P20 billion in investment commitments in 2025,…
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Homegrown fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corporation has been ranked the No. 1 chicken quick service restaurant (QSR) in Southeast Asia, based on 2025 value…
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Philippine companies are increasingly adopting data-driven hiring practices as they grapple with persistent challenges in workforce stability, including early…
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The UN rights chief said Friday he was "deeply concerned" by a Cambodian court rejecting the appeal of detained opposition leader Kem Sokha against his nearly…
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BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — Thai authorities arrested a teenager at a Bangkok airport for allegedly smuggling 30 protected tortoises valued at about $9,000 that…
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A rare united front of major business and labor organizations has called on government to ease taxes on essential goods, warning that sustained price pressures…
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BANGKOK (AFP) — Thailand lowered its economic growth and tourist arrival forecasts Tuesday, citing the impact of the Middle East war on energy prices and…
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Israeli strikes have killed at least 36 people since the truce began on 7 April.
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The economy of SOCCSKSARGEN grew 4.8 percent in 2025, outpacing the national average of 4.4 percent despite a tougher domestic…
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