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Peso nears all-time low on war risks
THE PESO slumped on Tuesday to close near its record low as the intensifying Middle East conflict’s impact on global oil prices raised fresh inflation fears and triggered safe-haven demand for the dollar. The currency dropped by 5.9 centavos to close at P61.745 versus the greenback from P61.686 on Monday, based on data on the […]
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Top Line targets one-third of Cebu motorcycle taxi fuel market
LISTED fuel retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. is targeting about one-third of Cebu’s motorcycle taxi fuel market through a partnership with ride-hailing platform Angkas, as it seeks to expand its retail fuel business and grow daily fuel sales. In a statement on Monday, Top Line said it had entered into a partnership with Angkas […]
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Nature in flux
THE PERFECT life-support system for the planet is formed by the four elements — earth, water, air, and fire — the balance and beauty of which can be found in Milo Naval’s creative practice.
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LANDBANK partners with Visa on purchase card for government agencies
LAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has partnered with Visa to launch a Government Purchase Card (GPC) to automate procurement-related payments for public agencies to digitalize transactions in the sector. Launched on Tuesday, the LANDBANK Visa GPC will be used by agencies as an expense management tool and is in line with the government’s digital […]
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SEC’s green equity framework gains implementation support
SUSTAINABLE FITCH on Monday introduced an external review service that will provide independent assessments for companies applying for the Philippine Green Equity Label under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Guidelines on Philippine Green Equity. “The emergence of the green equity label opens a new frontier for sustainable finance, and we are committed to helping […]
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Students launch AI chatbot to quicken fact checks
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot that helps Filipino internet users verify online claims as the rapid spread of AI-generated content makes misinformation harder to detect.
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The Penultimate SONA: From reforms to results
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will deliver his second-to-the-last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27. If last year’s SONA was marked by the President’s “mahiya naman kayo” (have some shame) appeal that triggered investigations into the government’s flood control program, this year’s address is expected to be a reckoning of sorts. With […]
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Global bond market opportunities still open for PHL
THE PHILIPPINES can still tap the global bond market for a third time this year despite ongoing market volatility, Citigroup, Inc. (Citi) said. “(The) answer is a simple yes,” Paul Raymond A. Favila, Citi chief executive officer and banking head for the Philippines, said on Tuesday when asked if the Philippines still has […]
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Philippines records $3.4-billion BoP surplus in June
THE PHILIPPINES’ balance of payments (BoP) surplus widened to over $3 billion in June, which helped significantly narrow the BoP deficit in the first half of the year, central bank data showed. Read the full story.
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McDonald’s shifts electricity supply of 36 Visayas stores to COREnergy
MCDONALD’S Philippines has shifted the electricity supply of 36 restaurants in the Visayas to COREnergy, Inc., the retail electricity supplier of Vivant Corp., as it seeks to reduce power costs and improve energy efficiency. In a statement on Tuesday, COREnergy said it will supply electricity to 36 McDonald’s restaurants across Cebu and Negros Island for […]
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How PSEi member stocks performed — July 21, 2026
Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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Marcos condemns Ayungin clash as China summons Philippine envoy
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. condemned the alleged assault by China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel on a Philippine Navy sailor near Second Thomas Shoal, Malacañang said on Tuesday, adding that the government would continue pursuing diplomatic means to address tensions in the South China Sea. China summoned Manila’s ambassador over the confrontation at the […]
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ASEAN top envoys meet, voice serious concern over Middle East war
THE Middle East crisis cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, where foreign ministers voiced serious concern over renewed hostilities that add to uncertainty in a region grappling to manage tensions and conflicts of its own.
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NBI says ‘persons of interest’ identified in probe of VP’s ‘threats’ vs President
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said it has identified “persons of interest” in its continuing investigation into Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio’s alleged threats against President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., as the prosecution wrapped up presenting evidence on the impeachment article accusing her of high crimes and culpable violation of the Constitution.
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PHL passport climbs to 72nd in global index
THE Philippine passport climbed one spot to 72nd in the latest global passport rankings, gaining visa-free access to one additional destination, according to the Henley Passport Index released on Tuesday. The Philippines ranked 72nd out of 200 passports, tied with Benin and Uganda, after improving from 73rd in the January edition of the London-based citizenship […]
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P85 NCR wage hike to proceed
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said the P85 daily minimum wage increase for private-sector workers in Metro Manila will proceed as scheduled, adding that President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has not ordered its suspension. “There is no suspension,” Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro told reporters in Filipino. “The implementation will continue.” She added that the Office […]
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PIDS: P5,000 aid fell short
NEARLY two-thirds of transport workers who received the government’s P5,000 cash assistance said the amount was insufficient to cover operating expenses, according to a Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) policy note. The survey of 1,200 beneficiaries found that only 35.7% considered the grant adequate, while 63.6% said it fell short. The assistance, distributed through […]
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Salceda named PLLO chief
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed former Albay Rep. Joey S. Salceda as head of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO), Malacañang said on Tuesday. “Confirmed,” Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro told reporters. The PLLO serves as the Executive branch’s primary liaison with Congress and coordinates the administration’s legislative agenda with lawmakers. Mr. […]
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BIR, PNP seize illicit cigarettes
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) seized 17 master cases of illicit cigarettes in Davao Oriental, with authorities estimating excise tax liabilities at P6.58 million. The BIR on Tuesday said the confiscated products had been placed under police custody before being turned over to the tax agency for inspection […]
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SC upholds kidnapping conviction
THE Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the loss or nonpresentation of ransom money in court does not prevent a conviction for kidnapping for ransom if prosecutors prove the victim was abducted and held for payment. In a Jan. 21 decision released on Tuesday, the SC’s First Division affirmed the conviction of several accused in the […]
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Stronger protection for seamen sought
MIGRANTE INTERNATIONAL on Tuesday urged the government to strengthen protections for Filipino seafarers after two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) died in separate drone attacks on vessels operating in the Black Sea. The call came after Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac said nine vessels carrying about 139 Filipino seafarers had come […]
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NBI nabs 3 over SIM card sale
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested three Filipinos in a series of operations targeting the sale of pre-registered SIM cards that investigators said were being supplied to scam hubs, Philippine offshore gaming operators, illegal online lending application collection agents and other cybercriminals. The bureau said its Cybercrime Division launched the operations after uncovering the […]
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Australia launches EQUIP aid
AUSTRALIA on Tuesday launched a five-year P1.6-billion program to help senior high school students in the Philippines develop job-ready skills. Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penelope Ying-Yen Wong launched the Education Quality for Inclusive Prosperity (EQUIP) program in Manila. The initiative will support education reforms aimed at aligning classroom learning with labor market needs by expanding […]
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