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Gov’t ready to defend BSKE law
THE government is prepared to defend the validity of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) law before…
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Palace warns against panic buying
THE PALACE on Thursday cautioned consumers against panic buying and hoarding of water, warning that unnecessary stockpiling could…
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PH eyes tighter regulations on artificial sweeteners amid sugar industry manifesto
The Philippines is mulling whether to impose tighter regulations on artificial sweeteners following calls from the sugar industry to protect locally produced sugar, the DA said.
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Small firms reminded of wage-hike relief options
SMALL BUSINESSES affected by recent wage increases may apply to be exempted from the pay adjustment, the Department…
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Newly hired manager’s desk is near the toilet
A small business offered me competitive pay and perks to be a department head. I accepted the job.…
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Pork tariffs eyed as hog raisers face price squeeze
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for higher tariffs on imported pork as local hog raisers face falling farmgate prices despite a recovery in domestic production, raising concerns over the viability of the local swine industry. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu…
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Exporters tap renewable energy to cut costs, boost competitiveness
EXPORT-ORIENTED companies are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions to manage electricity costs and strengthen their competitiveness in global markets. Cebu-based furniture manufacturer Dedon Manufacturing Inc. tapped Corenergy’s new solar-backed electricity plan. It signed a two-year…
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Consumer advocates call on gov't to weigh in on new vape tax
Consumer advocates are calling on the government to reconsider imposing higher excise taxes on vape products.
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Senator seeks stronger protection for installment homebuyers
A PROPOSED overhaul of the 54-year-old law governing installment purchases of real estate could give Filipino homebuyers longer grace periods, higher refund entitlements and more options to avoid losing properties after missed payments. Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, chairman of the Senate…
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Cebu seeks more hospitality investments
CEBU needs to attract more investment in tourism infrastructure, connectivity and hospitality businesses to strengthen its position as a regional economic and tourism hub, a top industry stakeholder said. Speaking during the recent Cebu Hotel Connect 2026, Samantha Manigsaca, chairperson of the…
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PH strengthens innovation performance, ranks 52nd globally
THE Philippines continued to improve its standing in global innovation, with gains in intellectual property, research-industry collaboration, creative exports and high-technology trade pointing to a strengthening innovation ecosystem. The Philippines ranked 52nd out of 139 economies in the 2026…
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Inclusive hiring program expands to Cebu
THE expansion of an inclusive employment program to Cebu City is expected to widen job opportunities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), while giving businesses another way to tap an underutilized segment of the workforce. The Jollibee Group, in partnership with the Cebu City…
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Trump unveils $200-billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline
WASHINGTON — US President Donald J. Trump unveiled plans on Wednesday for South Korea to invest some $200…
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Netanyahu and Modi hail Indian flydubai pilot as hero
THE LEADERS of Israel and India hailed Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a hero for saving passengers after…
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US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely next year despite 2027 timeline, sources say
WASHINGTON — US officials believe a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is increasingly unlikely despite Chinese President…
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Davao generates P3.4B in 23rd China-Asean Expo
Davao Region agricultural products generate ₱3.41B in sales and business leads at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning.
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Philippine net external liability position widens to $65 billion
THE PHILIPPINES’ international investment position (IIP) stood at a net external liability of over $65 billion at end-June,…
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Banks face pressures from El Niño, market volatility
BANKS in emerging markets (EMs), including the Philippines, could continue to see headwinds next year from volatile global…
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PhilHealth partners with HMOs, private insurers to coordinate healthcare benefits
PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has partnered with health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and private health insurers (PHIs) to…
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Peso extends slide vs dollar due to war risks
THE PESO on Thursday weakened against the dollar for a fourth straight day as the prolonged Middle East…
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AI, real-time defense to help PHL financial institutions combat rise in ‘mule merchants’
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE digital payments sector should shift to real-time monitoring of cross-account links…
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Is real tax relief finally here? A look inside House Bill No. 10345
During his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on July 27, 2026, President Ferdinand R. Marcos,…
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Stocks sink further as war weighs on economy
PHILIPPINE STOCKS slumped for a fourth straight session on Thursday as expectations of faster September inflation and data…
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Cancer’s $25T toll: stakeholders warned of critical funding shortfall
By Jovenal M. Francisco, Contributor HONG KONG — The estimated global economic cost of cancer between 2020 and…
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DepEd promotes more teachers under ECP
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday pushed for more teacher promotions to address career stagnation among educators.…
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From wilderness to overflow: Healing the Philippine economy through a God-centered agenda
There is a quiet danger that may be more serious than any single economic statistic: Filipinos are beginning…
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The LNG book is losing its biggest Asian bet
By David Fickling EMERGING ASIA is the future of the LNG market — one that never seems to…
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The One-China Principle brooks no challenge
By Ji Lingpeng AROUND THE TIME of the United Nations General Assembly in recent years, the “Taiwan independence”…
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Película/Pelikula marks 25 years with films, talks, workshops
Ronnie Lazaro given special award TWENTY-THREE Spanish-language films, documentaries, and shorts will be screened for free at this…
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Over October mounts final concert before lineup change
A NEARLY SOLD-OUT concert by Over October marks their biggest yet, put up to celebrate their 12 years…
