Stocks rise as investors get bullish on economy
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REUTERS PHILIPPINE STOCKS inched higher on Thursday as investors were optimistic that the economy can absorb monetary tightening after the central bank…
Philippines accepts 200 UN suggestions on human rights
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES has accepted 200 recommendations from the United Nations Human…
Marina budget raised to boost seaman training
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THE EUROPEAN Union (EU) has asked the Philippines to enhance compliance with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Convention,…
Marcos to raise sea dispute in meeting with China’s Xi in Bangkok
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PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ KRIZ JOHN ROSALES PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. would bring up the country’s…
Kamala Harris, Marcos to discuss Taiwan — envoy
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REUTERS/CAROLINE CHIA MANILA — Tension over Taiwan is expected to be on the agenda when U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris meets Philippine…
Ejercito appeals to restore slashed budget for 2 rail transport projects
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JICA SENATOR Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito has asked Congress to restore the slashed allocation in the 2023 budget for the North-South…
Marcos tells APEC leaders: All global threats redound to food insecurity
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OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. told world leaders on Thursday that global threats such as climate…
No typhoon but several Davao, Soccsksargen towns suspend classes due to rain, flooding, landslides
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THE ALABEL local government, through its disaster management office, tapped a Philippine Army truck to provide transport service to commuters stranded at…
Scientists call out senators for cracking jokes during discussion on alarming reclamation projects
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOS THE ADVOCATES of Science and Technology for the People (AGHAM), a group of Filipino scientists, has admonished senators…
Bill seeks stiffer penalties for hospitals rejecting emergency cases
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS A LAWMAKER on Thursday pushed for a measure that seeks to further increase penalties for hospitals and medical…