The Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP), International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and Organon Philippines joined forces to confront one of the most critical public health challenges facing the nation: adolescent pregnancies...

On Wednesday, September 20, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 2441, or the “Free College Entrance Examinations Act,” which aims to further democratize access to quality education in the country.
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Hardly a day goes by without a passenger recounting how an airline spoiled their trip due to delays. Data tells us that 30 percent of flights are delayed and one disruption caused, perhaps by damaged plane checkups, rundown runway, or stormy weather, l...

THE Philippines went down six notches in the Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) World Talent Ranking (WTR) from 54th in 2022.
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HSBC survey reveals the Philippines as a top target for international businesses eyeing Southeast Asian markets. Competitive wages and a growing consumer sector make it an appealing destination. Learn more about key drivers and challenges.
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NEARLY all 10-year-old Filipinos cannot read and understand age-appropriate reading materials, according to the World Bank.
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THE country continued to post a Balance of Payments (BOP) deficit for the fifth consecutive month in August 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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THE IT-BPM industry is on track to reach 1.7 million full-time employees (FTEs) by the end of 2023, despite the industry having “more demanding” job requirements for job seekers and graduates, IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBP...

THE recent spike in inflation prompted the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to revise its growth forecast for the Philippines this year.
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THE Department of justice (DOJ) is set to form a task force to handle the investigation into the illegal activities of the so-called “Socorro cult” in order to protect the welfare of its minor victims.
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THE Europeans are coming! This was the assurance made by Romania’s Ambassador to the Philippines Raduta Dana Matache on Wednesday at a European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) luncheon where tourism prospects in the Philippines were discu...

FRANCE has renewed its commitment to help in the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP), the Department of National Defense (DND) announced Wednesday.
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The House Committee on Agriculture and Food on Wednesday approved an unnumbered substitute bill declaring large-scale agri-fishery commodities and tobacco smuggling, profiteering, cartelizing, and other acts of market abuse as economic sabotage.
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Manila and local producers should address “supply side issues” and “capacity constraints” to enable exporters of durian and calamansi juice to increase their market share in China, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officials.
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Halfway into the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a lot of the progress made towards its food and agriculture-related targets has stagnated or reversed, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of...

Ships carrying everything from consumer goods to food and fuel in and out of the European Union will soon face hefty emissions bills.
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The Philippines’s external debt declined by nearly a billion dollars as of end-June after the United States Federal Reserve tightened monetary policy in the second quarter, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

The House of Representatives will start the plenary debates on the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024 on Tuesday as it is targeting to finish the budget process on September 27.

China has opposed efforts by small island nations to require coastal states to protect the oceans and seas to stop the worsening effects of climate change.

Local exporters of semiconductors and electronics said the Philippines’s free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea would help the industry expand its market share and boost its growth prospects.

The Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program offers a “substantial” economic benefit as it is seen to generate over 3,000 jobs in the manufacturing industry, according to the Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (ABMA...

Electricity rates are on a downward trend as demand has fallen and the prices of the type of fuel sourced by power distributors have declined, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

Telcos and regulators—as well as law enforcement agencies—are under pressure to improve the implementation of the SIM Registration Act, with the chief author of the measure pushing back against those who view the problem as rooted in the law.

Flour millers are pushing for the extension of the anti-dumping duties on Turkish wheat flour, which “poses a threat” to the domestic industry.

THE Senate is maintaining its momentum to pass a law designating maritime areas where the Philippines can exercise sovereignty and jurisdiction.

LAWMAKERS are urging Congress to put into the front burner two measures that will benefit about 800,000 public-school teachers: a bump up in their salaries, and making permanent their teaching supplies’ allowance.

Hog industry weighs in on ASF vaccines, which have not completed trials and are not seen as a quick fix—in contrast to strict biosecurity measures

TOKYO—The world is largely relying on North Korean and Russian media for information about the unusual train journey of leader Kim Jong Un to meet with President Vladimir Putin at a space facility.

It’s been years since I used a tablet as I prefer writing on my phone or laptop for heavier workloads. I like phones because I can use them with one hand and they’re obviously more portable.

THEY say good things come to those who wait, and if you decide to hold off getting the Tecno POVA 5, which I reviewed last month, well, you are in luck because the brand just released an upgraded version of an already incredible budget gaming devic...

Women entrepreneurs must be given the opportunities to harness the power of digital technology that will enable them to become more productive and at the same time expand their markets.

WHAT happens when you mix a madiskarte housewife, a komedyante daddy with a penchant for dad jokes, a talented gaming enthusiast, and a digital-age romantic looking for kilig?

Pangasinan just opened another showcase of its rich cultural heritage and history—the Banaan Pangasinan Provincial Museum.  Rightfully housed in the historic Casa Real in the heart of Lingayen, the capital town of the province, the provincial mus...

MALAY, Aklan—In today’s digital era, every tourist, whether local or foreign, looking for a blissful vacation in the Philippines, could not think of the best place to enjoy this tropical island than in Boracay. 

THE United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) that will enhance the Philippines’s capacity to deli...

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY (DLSU) and Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) have inked a three-year linkage in social entrepreneurship and sustainable development.