
Jobless Filipinos rise to 2.59 million
Following persistent inflation pressures and a slower economic environment, the Philippine labor market showed signs of strain in June 2026 as the number of…
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Following persistent inflation pressures and a slower economic environment, the Philippine labor market showed signs of strain in June 2026 as the number of…
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Outside that chamber of acrimony, however, another trial is unfolding — far from the television cameras and before judges who wear no robes.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — Malaysians flocked to fruit stalls Wednesday for a slice of durian after a bumper harvest and oversupply of rejected export…
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Consumers may see lower electricity bills this June after transmission charges declined in the May billing period, the National Grid Corporation of the…
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The government is moving to strengthen the country’s labor market against mounting domestic and global challenges, with Department of Economy, Planning and…
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Rodrigo’s fans have continued to support and defend her as the issue gained wider attention online.
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Xiaomi is offering discounts of up to P6,000 on selected smartphones, tablets, TVs and smart home devices as part of its 6.6 Sale running on Lazada from 1 to 8…
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Motorists will get a major break at the pumps as fuel prices are set for a sharp rollback effective Tuesday morning, today, according to the Department of…
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Industry estimates, based on the full week of Mean of Platts Singapore trading and foreign exchange movements, indicate that diesel prices could decline by…
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Twin natural disasters that struck Cebu in 2025 triggered a slight decline in the Central Visayas labor force and forced the closure of several manufacturing…
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Gasoline prices are up, P0.45 to P0.50 per liter starting this morning while diesel prices drop sharply by about P9.50 to P9.60 per liter, reversing last…
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The Philippine economy has yet to enter “stagflation” territory despite a whirlwind of domestic and external headwinds, according to Department of Economy,…
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The Philippine unemployment rate eased slightly in March to 5.0 percent, though government data released Wednesday suggests that job quality and long-term…
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The DA, however, stressed that the decline is not happening throughout the country, stating that in some provinces, such as Palawan, palay prices remain…
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Latest labor data show the unemployment rate slipping to 5.1 percent in February 2026 from 5.8 percent in January, while total employment has climbed to about…
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Labor Day in the Philippines has long been a stage for workers’ voices, but this 1 May 2026 is shaping up to be a platform for life-changing opportunities as…
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After weeks of agony at the pumps, motorists can expect a significant reprieve this week, with diesel prices expected to post a rare steep rollback of up to…
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Data comparing the pre-implementation period of 28 March to 5 April with the post-implementation period of 6 to 14 April showed a marked decrease in violence.
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