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The Philippine economy may grow by 7.1 percent in the second quarter due to easing inflation and mid-term election spending, the Bank of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) lead economist said. This exceeds the government’s annual growth target…
The Philippines experienced disruptions from a global Microsoft outage on Friday, affecting banking and airline services. The state-run Land Bank of the Philippines reported that its digital channels are now restored after the outage, which also caused…
CEBU CITY —Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has pledged full support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following the split between the President and Vice President Sara Duterte, whom she and her party backed in 2022. Garcia made this…
BURAUEN, LEYTE — Conservationists made history by releasing a pair of Philippine eagles in an effort to repopulate the forests of Leyte province. Witnessed by Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, the eagles, “Uswag” (male) and “Carlito” (female),…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to “grow in wisdom and fortitude” as the nation celebrates Eid’l Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice. In joining Filipino Muslims in the observance of Eid’l Adha, Marcos…
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Thursday predicts fair and warm weather across the country due to easterly winds. According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio, Luzon and Visayas…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will establish a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with New Zealand this year. Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters announced this during Peters’ visit to…
MANILA, Philippines — Good news greets motorists this week as oil companies announced a rollback in fuel pump prices effective Tuesday, June 11. Gasoline will drop by 60 centavos per liter, diesel by P1.20 per liter, and…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government offices and public schools to include the singing of the “Bagong Pilipinas” (“New Philippines”) hymn and the reciting of the pledge during their flag ceremonies. This is intended…
Fuel companies announced significant price adjustments of up to 90 centavos per liter in local pump prices starting Tuesday, June 4. According to industry sources, the price of gasoline will decrease by 90 centavos per liter. But…
MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of Pride Month this June, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) urged Congress to pass the antidiscrimination bill, seen as a crucial step toward a more inclusive Philippines “For the United Nations Population…
The National Food Authority (NFA) is on track to exceed its goal for buying locally grown palay (unhusked rice) for the first half of this year after increasing purchase prices. On Friday, the NFA announced it had…
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