NG debt slips to P18.47T
THE national government’s (NG) outstanding debt fell in April as domestic payments offset the impact of a weaker peso on the country’s foreign obligations.
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Palace tells public to “be discerning” following VP’s latest remarks
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WATCH: Minority senator laments majority boycott
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WATCH: Marcos leads NCR Brigada Eskwela kickoff
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Watchdog for Sara Duterte impeachment trial formed
MANILA, Philippines—With the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a non-partisan citizen’s network was launched to monitor the proceed...
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Bicam okays bill expanding Tertiary Education Subsidy
MANILA, Philippines — A bicameral conference committee approved on Monday the bill aiming to expand the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES).
Pottery Discovered in the Philippines Marks Trade With Chinese Merchants
TACLOBAN CITY, PHILIPPINES—The Philippine News Agency reports that a fragment of Chinese ceramic dated to […]
Numbers game in the Senate is now "11-11"
MANILA, Philippines — Now that the numbers game in the Senate is '11-11' with the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, will Senate President (SP) Alan Peter Cayeta...
Impeach trial to help voters decide, says Luistro
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial will help the voting public decide whether Vice President Sara Duterte deserves their confidence, Batangas 2nd Dis...
Palace to “ill-advised” Pulong Duterte: fire your ghostwriters
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday clapped back at Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte to fire his “ghostwriters” to save hi...
Marcos commits to stronger PH-Vietnam economic ties
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday reaffirmed the Philippines’ strong and enduring relationship with Vietnam as he encouraged Vi...
US ban on Philippines crab imports triggers layoffs, threatens $50m export sector
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Families of pre-martial law senators condemn ‘disgraced’ Senate, invoke legacy of honor and public service
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Estrada surrenders, Bonoan in hospital
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Marcos, Rubio discuss stronger PH-US alliance
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VP Sara's lawyers seek impeachment case dismissal
VICE President Sara Duterte on Monday sought the dismissal of the impeachment complaints against her, saying they were constitutionally infirm.
PH factory activity returns to growth
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PH, Vietnam elevate strategic partnership
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PH, Russia celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations
THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), together with the Russian Embassy in Manila and the Government of Moscow, presented “A Tribute to Tch...
DA: Rice farmers assured of profits this wet season
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Japanese designer bag brand opens 2 pop-up stores in Metro Manila
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Pilot implementation of revised high school curriculum needs study
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San Miguel defends tree cutting for Salex
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