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US, Cuba trade barbs at UN ahead of sanctions vote
UNITED NATIONS — The United States and Cuba traded accusations at the United Nations on Monday after US…
Read more →Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to a record low as Americans worried about high gasoline…
Read more →Killing of former anti-graft prosecutor a grim milestone in Guatemala’s political violence
GUATEMALA CITY – The assassination at the weekend of anti-graft lawyer Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa, who made powerful…
Read more →Super Typhoon Champi to bring rain over three areas — PAGASA
The trough of Super Typhoon Champi (international name) is expected to bring rain over three areas, posing a…
Read more →SM Supermalls’ commitment to water stewardship and disaster resilience amid El Niño
With the El Niño phenomenon posing risks of prolonged dry spells and water shortages, water remains a critical…
Read more →Philippines’ BoP deficit widens to $3.1B in September
THE PHILIPPINES’ balance of payments (BoP) gap ballooned to over $3 billion in September as more dollars exited the economy amid heightened global uncertainty, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.
Read more →Pag-IBIG eyes P167-B loans as it partners with more developers
THE HOME DEVELOPMENT Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) aims to disburse P167 billion in housing loans by yearend, supported…
Read more →Philippines-Liechtenstein tax deal seen boosting investments
THE NEWLY SIGNED tax agreement between the Philippines and Liechtenstein is expected to encourage Liechtenstein-based companies to expand their operations in the country and attract fresh investments, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said.
Read more →Philippines urged to ease bank secrecy rules to curb corruption, tax evasion
THE Philippines should revisit its stringent bank secrecy rules and strengthen the exchange of financial information with other countries to help address corruption and tax evasion, SGV & Co. Head of Tax Jules E. Riego said on Monday.
Read more →Philippines protests Chinese envoy’s remarks; Palace hopes for better ties
THE Philippines formally objected to Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks that Beijing could easily win a military confrontation but preferred peace, as Manila and Beijing exchanged sharp statements over the South China Sea and calls to declare the envoy persona non grata.
Read more →OCTA survey shows four tied in 2028 Senate race
SENATORS Raphael T. Tulfo, Robinhood Ferdinand C. Padilla, Alan Peter S. Cayetano and Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma.…
Read more →Marcos eyes better nurse staffing, more jobs to ease pressure on healthcare
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said his administration is working to improve nurse-to-patient ratios and fill…
Read more →CoA flags P1.93B in unliquidated DENR funds
THE Commission on Audit (CoA) flagged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) over P1.93 billion in…
Read more →Champi re-intensifies as super typhoon
CHAMPI has regained super typhoon status and may prompt the hoisting of storm signal No. 3 over parts…
Read more →Supangan named PCG commandant
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed Vice Admiral Rommel A. Supangan as the new commandant of the…
Read more →DepEd issues El Niño guidelines
THE Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday that public schools will implement new guidelines for learning continuity…
Read more →Palace: Ombudsman must determine if Sara should face criminal charges
MALACAÑANG on Monday said the Office of the Ombudsman should determine whether Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio should face criminal…
Read more →PHL should manufacture own drones to avoid import reliance
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) needs more multi-purpose drones for long-term precision operations, a defense official…
Read more →Water concessionaires readying for Super El Niño
MAYNILAD Water Services and Manila Water Co. have already begun preparations and planning for the Super El Niño,…
Read more →PWD law lacks ‘teeth’ vs discrimination
THE measure punishing people who discriminate against persons with disabilities (PWDs) lack “teeth” because the government cannot file…
Read more →CoA’s adverse opinion on FTI won’t affect P20 rice program
THE Palace on Monday said the Commission on Audit’s (CoA) adverse opinion on the financial statements of Food…
Read more →PAGCOR sets anti-illegal gambling app launch for Dec.
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is targeting to launch a mobile application by December to help…
Read more →Atlas Mining profit surges to P7.57B as copper prices rise, costs fall
ATLAS Consolidated Mining and Development Corp.’s net income surged to P7.57 billion in the third quarter from P218…
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