BSP: Inflation risks growing sharply
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation risks have “significantly” grown after consumer prices sharply accelerated in March amid...
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Baguio City OKs quick funds for emergency response
BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City Council has approved the immediate release of the Quick Response Fund (QRF) to boost relief and recovery efforts at...
LPA spotted outside PAR; Likely to develop into storm – PAGASA
A low-pressure area (LPA) was spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is “highly likely” to develop into a tropical depression, according to...
Philippines’ dollar reserves fall to 7-month low in March
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippines’ dollar reserves fell to a seven-month low at end-March as its gold holdings and foreign investments declined, preliminary...
Oil shock brings inflation to 4.1%
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter FASTER PRICE INCREASES in fuel, electricity and food including rice, drove Philippine inflation past the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP)...
House summons audit, tax agencies in VP Duterte’s impeachment probe
By Erika Mae P. Sinaking, Reporter THE HOUSE of Representatives Justice Committee has issued separate subpoenas to the Commission on Audit (CoA) and Bureau of...
Globe secures back-to-back wins as Most Sustainable and Most Active Mobile Network for Environment at 2026 Consumer Choice Awards
For the second consecutive year, Globe was named Most Sustainable Mobile Network and Most Active Mobile Network for the Environment at the 2026 Consumer Choice...
Middle East war threatens Philippine growth outlook
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE MIDDLE EAST conflict threatens the Philippines’ growth prospects but a rebound in private spending and robust exports could still...
House body summons Ombudsman as VP’s impeachment probe deepens
THE HOUSE of Representatives Justice Committee has summoned the Ombudsman to testify and turn over Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte‑Carpio’s wealth declarations, a move that deepens...
Pag-IBIG Fund approves benefits package for repatriated OFWs under PBBM directive
In adherence to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to provide timely and meaningful assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the...