
Peso loses value as inflation accelerates — PSA
The purchasing power of the Philippine peso has declined sharply over the past eight years, with P1 in 2018 now equivalent to just 75 centavos today, according…
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The purchasing power of the Philippine peso has declined sharply over the past eight years, with P1 in 2018 now equivalent to just 75 centavos today, according…
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‘Priority now is to ensure an evacuation that guarantees the safety of navigation.’
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Gross internal reserves dropped to $107.5 billion as of end-March, from February’s $112.7 billion record high. Still, the BSP said, ‘this level provides an…
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Trading activity was robust with all sectors finishing in positive territory even as the local currency made a strong rebound, sharply appreciating to P59.43…
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‘War is ugly and evil,’ she used to tell me. She recounted that while she was still young and unaware of the broader context, the stories from her family and…
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As far as this administration’s response to the oil supply crisis, the emerging consensus seems to be that it is ‘solid, quiet and effective.’
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The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group has deployed 175 personnel and mobility assets for security operations ahead of the 48th ASEAN Leaders’…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out targeted interventions to contain rising food prices, as higher fuel costs ripple through the agricultural…
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Rising oil prices pushed inflation above the government’s target in March, as fuel and transport expenses climbed following global supply disruptions due to…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) eked out a marginal gain on Tuesday, closing at 5,957.87, up 0.16 percent, as bargain hunting offset cautious…
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Electricity, food, postharvest, transport, and logistics costs for rice all grew due to higher fuel charges. Inflation rose 4.1 percent in march from 2.4…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed Monday at 5,948.33, down 0.84 percent, as the market reopened from the Holy Week break to weaker sentiment…
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UnionBank of the Philippines has teamed up with the Social Security System (SSS) to roll out SSS LoanLite, a fully digital lending facility aimed at expanding…
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The House of Representatives of the Philippines has ordered increased security for a key witness in the impeachment case against Sara Duterte, citing credible…
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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region XII and the Social Security System (SSS) have signed a memorandum of agreement extending social security…
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Supporters, on the other hand, maintain that erring on the side of caution is both prudent and necessary, particularly in a politically-charged environment.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday unveiled P506 million worth of new vehicles and tactical equipment aimed at boosting operational readiness…
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The journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson, a freelancer, by media advocacy groups as well as Al-Monitor.
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