Lawmakers to ask Supreme Court to strike standby fund in 2026 budget
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter Minority congressmen plan to file a petition seeking to strike out all unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in this year’s P6.793-trillion...
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6.7 quake jolts offshore Davao Oriental; aftershocks recorded
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of Manay, Davao Oriental on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), with several aftershocks...
Philippine jobless rate climbs despite holiday hiring
By Erika Mae P. Sinaking The Philippines’ unemployment rate rose in November 2025 despite the start of the holiday hiring season, as bad weather and...
Philippines eyes more joint drills in South China Sea and beyond
THE PHILIPPINE military plans to hold more joint naval drills with its allies in the South China Sea and beyond as it expects heightened Chinese...
‘February cut on the table,’ says BSP governor Remolona
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Further monetary policy easing might come as early as the Monetary Board’s first meeting of 2026 amid subdued inflation and...
PHL trims 2026, 2027 growth goals
THE PHILIPPINE government lowered its economic growth targets for this year and 2027, with the impact of the corruption scandal still expected to be felt...
When care creates community: Cocolife regarded as one of the ‘Best Companies to Work In’ for four straight years
More than its innovative services and solutions, Cocolife is recognized for its ability to consistently attract and retain top talents in the insurance industry, grounded...
Poll: Inflation further eased in Dec.
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter HEADLINE INFLATION may have eased to a five-month low in December amid the continued drop in rice prices and cheaper...
PSEi may rise further before inflation, labor data
SHARES may continue to climb this week on bargain hunting and as investors await the release of Philippine inflation and labor data. On Friday, the...
Groups flag P633 billion corruption risk in bicam-approved 2026 budget
Multisectoral groups on Monday raised their recommendations on the P6.793-trillion national budget approved by the bicameral for 2026, following their concerns on the P633 billion...