Peso sinks to new over 16-year low
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BW FILE PHOTO THE PESO ended weaker against the dollar on Wednesday as expectations of more monetary tightening from the US Federal…
Local stocks rise as oil prices, US yields decline
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STOCKS continued to rise on Wednesday following a decline in global oil prices, which could ease inflation concerns, and lower US yields….
China envoy sees ‘golden era’ in ties with Manila
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CHINESE State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said he expects relations between China and the Philippines to reach a…
Ex-general guilty of bribery and money laundering
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THE PHILIPPINES’ anti-graft court has convicted a retired general of bribery and facilitating money laundering after he amassed at least P303 million…
Marcos declares July 9 a holiday for Eid’l Adha
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A BOY reads the Koran at the Golden Mosque in Quiapo, Manila on the eve of Ramadan. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ RUSSEL PALMA…
Group seeks state action vs reported abuses at local high school
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THE CHILD Rights Network (CRN) has called for government action on the alleged sexual abuse, harassment, and other forms of violence suffered…
Power outage leaves Panay, Guimaras in darkness
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THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said an unscheduled power interruption completely blacked out the islands of Panay and Guimaras beginning…
Tech upgrades seen required to close 40% yellow corn supply-demand gap
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REUTERS THE yellow corn industry is in need of technology upgrades in order to bridge the supply-demand gap, according to a roadmap…
ADB says green recovery critical for Philippines amid climate challenges
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BW FILE PHOTO THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said the Philippines must ensure that its recovery is sufficiently green in light of…
Philippines working with Italy on minerals needed by EV industry
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REUTERS THE PHILIPPINES is exploring collaboration with Italy in strategic minerals required by the electric vehicle industry, the Department of Trade and…