‘They are also God’s children’
A Catholic bishop has urged the faithful and local authorities to respect and defend the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs), stressing that they,...
How China waged an infowar against U.S. interests in the Philippines
China hired Philippine firm that ran fake social media accountsAccounts posted content aiming to disparage Western vaccines, Philippine maritime claims and its U.S....
Philippines extend ban on rice imports until end of 2025
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has extended the country’s ban on rice imports until the end of 2025 in order to shield farmers...
Manila cardinal urges rule of law, warns against ‘extra-constitutional’ solutions
The head of Manila’s Roman Catholic Church warned against “extra-constitutional” solutions to political problems, urging the public, including the military and police, to...
No Nipah virus cases detected in China, state media says
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Enrile family calls for respect for late patriarch amid Cayetano’s ‘close’ and ‘uncle’ remarks
The family of the late senator Juan Ponce Enrile (JPE) urged those invoking his name to do so out of “genuine respect” after...
Philippine peso hits record low, Indonesian rupiah steadies after support steps
Philippine peso hits 60.776 per dollarSouth Korean stocks fall over 5%Indonesian rupiah weakens to 16,993 per dollarThe Philippine peso hit a record low...
Indonesia has assured Manila of steady supply of coal, DOE chief says
MANILA — Indonesia has assured the Philippines of a steady supply of coal, Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Tuesday.“We have assurance, and we...
BSP sees April inflation at 5.6% to 6.4%
MANILA — Philippine annual inflation was likely to have been within a 5.6% to 6.4% range over April, the central bank said on Thursday.The forecast...
Philippines forms independent body to probe anomalies in infrastructure projects
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspects a river wall in project in Baliuag, Bulacan on August 20, 2025.
(Presidential Communications Office / Released)MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos...
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First-half growth rate at 2.6%, below the government’s 3.5% to 4.5% full-year targetConstruction contracts 14.8% in second quarter, while investment shrinks 9.2%Household spending...
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