
Philippines obtains $1-B World Bank agri loan
The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Monday presented a science-based action plan to Metro Manila’s top leaders, urging a shift from fragmented disaster…
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Leaving procurement, allocation, and pricing entirely to market forces, without parallel state capability, exposes the country to risks it cannot control.
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief P/Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday ordered intensified police visibility in key transportation hubs in Metro…
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NEW YORK (AFP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) scored 30 points and the National Basketball Association (NBA)-best Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York…
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US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US-Israel war had achieved regime change in Iran, even as he assured that he would "make a deal" with the…
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The Manila Electric Company convened more than 700 participants from across Asia-Pacific for a virtual forum highlighting the role of women in artificial…
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Amid a national energy crisis, strengthened maritime security in the West Philippine Sea is seen as crucial for protecting coastal livelihoods, sustaining…
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‘He keeps lying and lying and lying and lying and no one says anything.’
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Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso underscored the vital role of female leadership in local governance during the 2026 National Assembly of the Lady…
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The Social Security System (SSS) on Sunday said it is studying the feasibility of offering a loan moratorium for members and a condonation program for…
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‘Through initiatives like PROJECT CAM, we aim to protect lives, empower women, and build a healthier future for our communities,’ Villar said.
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The Social Security System (SSS) is studying the feasibility of implementing a loan moratorium for members and a penalty condonation program for employers as…
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Top seed Tennielle Madis defeated second pick Stefi Marithe Aludo, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, to pocket the singles title in the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta)…
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The national men’s football team suffered a huge blow as forward Gerrit Holtmann pulled out ahead of its AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Tajikistan.
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The Philippines is reinforcing its position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by deepening its security ties with allies, as officials stress that a sustained…
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What was once a tribute to the Filipino spirit has been weaponized by a political class that uses our ability to suffer as a shield for their own ineptitude.
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A proposed ceiling on imported rice prices has gained policy support as the government moves to cushion Filipino consumers from rising food costs driven by…
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