
Balisacan warns vs tax cut tradeoff
Reducing taxes to preserve Filipino purchasing power remains a delicate balancing act for the government, according to Arsenio Balisacan, secretary of the…
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Reducing taxes to preserve Filipino purchasing power remains a delicate balancing act for the government, according to Arsenio Balisacan, secretary of the…
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US President Donald Trump on May 10 rejected Iran’s latest peace response as “totally unacceptable,” sending the dollar higher in Asian trading following…
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The Philippines has urged its trade counterparts in the ASEAN region to conclude and sign the Digital Economy Framework Agreement and establish a framework for…
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An F/A-18 Super Hornet used precision munitions on Friday against two ships in the Gulf of Oman to prevent them from continuing to Iran.
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Iranian forces launched ‘multiple missiles, drones and small boats’ at the three US warships.
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As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of US-Philippines diplomatic ties and the Freedom 250 commemoration of the…
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TikTok Shop Philippines gathered creators, brand partners and agencies at the 2026 Creator Awards, recognizing individuals and groups that helped shape the…
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Thousands of runners joined the 15th edition of Run for Wellness at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City on 26 April, as organizer…
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The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles confirmed that 26 Filipino seafarers were sent back to the Philippines on 8 May after being arrested and…
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MACTAN, Cebu — ASEAN leaders on Friday expressed “serious concern” over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, condemning both the preemptive attacks by…
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MACTAN, Cebu — Trade Secretary Cristina Roque has urged economic ministers to take a timely and practical approach in the Middle East crisis, which has been…
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‘We’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal.’
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ROME, Italy (AFP) — The top United States diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the…
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Visionary director Dan Villegas showcased in great abundance the sensibilities of Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra as first-time big screen actors via Regal…
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‘People have come to understand the negative impact of the overuse of personal devices.’
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The local bourse bounced back above the 6,000 level while the peso strengthened sharply to P60.42 from Wednesday’s close of P61.30, reflecting a weak US dollar…
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Philippine economic growth slowed further at the start of 2026, extending last year’s second-half slump as the Marcos Jr. administration continues to grapple…
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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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