Flash flood hits Cotabato’s main rice town
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ONE of the flooded Kabacan communities after rivers overflowed following heavy rains on June 20. — JOHN M. UNSON AT LEAST 3,000…
Undersea sounds detected in hunt for missing Titanic sub
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OCEANGATE SEARCH teams detected underwater sounds while scanning the North Atlantic for a tourist submersible that vanished with five people aboard during…
South Korea environmental impact review clears way for US missile defense system
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REUTERS SEOUL — A South Korean environmental impact assessment of a US missile defense system found “insignificant” electromagnetic radiation relative to safety…
‘GCash Insider: Passion Forward’ showcases innovations to unlock business success
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Following the grand launch of GCash Insider last year, the Philippines’ no.1 finance super app has kicked off its second insights and…
Balance of payment deficit narrows to $439M
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JCOMP-FREEPIK THE COUNTRY’S balance of payment (BoP) position stood at a deficit of $439 million in May, narrower than the $1.61-billion gap…
ANZ Research says peso to appreciate gradually vs dollar in second half
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BW FILE PHOTO THE PESO will slowly appreciate against the dollar in the second half as the current account balance improves, ANZ…
Select tax rate cuts under CREATE to conclude in July
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TAXPAYERS line up at the Bureau of Internal Revenue office in Intramuros, Manila, April 18, 2022. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ RUSSELL PALMA THE…
Rate cut bets build in bond markets
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A GROWING CHORUS of investors is buying bonds from certain developed nations where they believe interest rates will be cut sooner and…
Shakey’s sets P1-B capex, plans to build 335 stores this year
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SHAKEY’S PIZZA Asia Ventures, Inc. announced on Tuesday that it is allocating P1 billion for capital expenditures (capex) this year to expand…
PAL expands fleet with purchase of 9 Airbus aircraft
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) planes are seen parked on tarmac in Manila International Airport in Pasay city, Sept. 9, 2014. — REUTERS/ROMEO RANOCO/FILE…