Palanca winners recognized after two-year hiatus
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Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson Filipino writers, poets, and playwrights play an important role in countering and correcting falsehoods running rampant in an…
World Bank chief says poorest countries owe $62B on bilateral debt
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REUTERS WASHINGTON — The world’s poorest countries now owe $62 billion in annual debt service to official bilateral creditors, an increase of…
As economy stutters, China’s youth seek safety of civil service
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REUTERS BEIJING — As a physics student at the elite Peking University in Beijing, Lynn Lau was expecting big Chinese private sector…
When the chips go up: Big banks bet on S. Korea, Taiwan stocks for 2023
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STOCK PHOTO Global banks are turning bullish on South Korean and Taiwanese shares, expecting a revival in semiconductors to drive a rally…
Medalla voices caution over plans to create $4.9B sovereign fund
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BW FILE PHOTO Central bank governor Felipe M. Medalla on Friday voiced caution over a legislative proposal to create a sovereign wealth…
FTX collapse crushes crypto dreams in Africa and beyond
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REUTERS LAGOS/BANGKOK — Days before his FTX cryptocurrency exchange collapsed, co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted “Hello, West Africa!” — his latest nod to…
BSP to hike interest rates by 25 or 50 bps in Dec.
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BW FILE PHOTO MANILA — The Philippine central bank will hike interest rates this month, though the monetary board is likely to…
12 reasons why the Chery Tiggo 8 PRO 1.6T delivers the safest and most stress-free drive
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In this age of pandemic, one of the most crucial aspects in the car-buying decision is safety—especially at a time when people…
Factory activity inches higher in Nov.
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REUTERS By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter FACTORY ACTIVITY in the Philippines expanded for a tenth month in a row in…
WB sees slower growth in PHL remittances in 2023
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Passengers wait inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City, Oct. 29. The growth in remittances is expected to…