World Bank maintains 2026 Philippine growth forecast at 3.7%
MANILA — The World Bank on Monday maintained its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines at 3.7% and said the economy’s recovery next year was...
Cebu archbishop urges long-term flood mitigation over temporary fixes
Cebu’s Catholic archbishop is urging government leaders to pursue long-term flood mitigation instead of temporary fixes, saying recent flooding exposed the urgent need...
‘#NoToBSKEPostponement’ sparks pushback against bid to delay polls
Calls for the government to refrain from postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for November have surfaced online following proposals...
Philippines says value of Q2 farm and fisheries output up 2.9% yr/yr
MANILA — The Philippines’ farm and fisheries production grew 2.9% by value in the second quarter from a year earlier to P452.22 billion ($7.4 billion),...
US seeks extradition of Philippines ‘Son of God’ preacher accused of sexual abuse
MANILA — The U.S. has requested the extradition of a Philippine celebrity pastor accused of sex trafficking and sexually abusing his followers, Philippine officials...
Philippine economy posts slowest growth in five years in second quarter
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...
Philippines gross foreign reserves at $103 billion at end-July
MANILA — The Philippines‘ gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECIdropped to $103.4 billion at the end of July from $104.7 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Friday, citing preliminary data.The...
Torre denies seeking Davao City mayor post amid reports
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Nicolas Torre III clarified that he is not seeking the mayoral post in Davao City following reports linking...
Traveler asks about P10 ‘regulatory fee’ encountered at Catarman Airport
A traveler raised awareness about a “regulatory fee” they encountered at Catarman Airport in Northern Samar, saying it was the first time they...
Philippines says it does not condone threats of violence after anti-China caskets found in...
Abandoned coffins were left at Boy Scout Circle, Barangay South Triangle, and Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City, early Friday morning, Aug. 7, 2026.
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Retail Dollar Bonds 2026 — How To Invest in RDB 3 From $200
RDB 3: Government To Sell 3-Year Retail Dollar Bonds From November 19 to 24, Minimum Investment Is $200
RETAIL DOLLAR BONDS 2026 – If...
Trump, other Quad leaders to meet in Manila on Tuesday, sources say
MANILA — Leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India are expected to meet on Tuesday on the sidelines of a key Asian meeting in...
Canada expects trade with Philippines to triple over next decade
MANILA —Trade between Canada and the Philippines is expected to triple over the next decade, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Manila on...
ASEAN unity faces test as energy crisis, regional conflicts loom over summit
ASEAN leaders meet major-power counterparts to discuss energy crisis, regional conflictsSouth China Sea code negotiations with China progressing, says Manila’s foreign ministry spokespersonLeaders...
Carmelle Carries PH Flag Tonight at First Eurovision Asia With ‘Sobra-Sobra’
Carmelle Takes the Philippine Flag to the First-Ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia Tonight
Filipino singer Carmelle Collado will perform tonight, Saturday, November 14, in...