OFW remittances in peril amid Middle East war risks
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter REMITTANCE FLOWS from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are likely to remain subdued until yearend as overseas deployment slows and renewed...
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NSCR full operations pushed back to 2033
THE North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) is now targeted to be fully operational by 2033 after the Economy and Development (ED) Council approved amendments to the...
IV of Spades takes top Awit Award nods
SB19 brings home most trophies FACEBOOK.COM/AWITAWARDS THE four-piece band IV of Spades took home the top prizes — Song of the Year for “Aura” and...
Perfecting the fold: How Samsung refined the Galaxy foldables
Eight years can change the way people see a piece of technology. What once seemed unfamiliar can become part of everyday life, and features that...
DOLE job fairs place 2,467 applicants in jobs
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said 2,467 jobseekers were hired on the spot during nationwide job fairs held on September 14 as part...
Malnutrition costs PHL $8.5 billion yearly — World Bank advisor
Malnutrition costs the Philippine economy about $8.5 billion (P534.1 billion), equivalent to 3% of gross domestic product (GDP), each year, underscoring the economic case for...
‘Super El Niño’ raises risks for PHL
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE Philippines faces heightened economic risks from a potentially severe El Niño as a prolonged drought threatens agricultural...
Gov’t cancels five-year FXTN offering
By Aaron Michael C. Sy, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT has canceled its planned issuance of new fixed-rate Treasury notes (FXTN) this month as borrowing costs...
New sin tax may drive prices of sugary drinks by around 30%
THE DEPARTMENT of Finance’s (DoF) proposal to hike taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco could raise prices of these products by around 30% and...
Philippines projected to be second fastest-growing economy in SE Asia until 2035
THE PHILIPPINES could emerge as Southeast Asia’s second fastest-growing major economy over the next decade, with growth averaging 5.8% through 2035, according to a report...