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OPINION | Catholic bishops should be more visibly politically active
By Oscar P. Lagman, Jr.
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By Oscar P. Lagman, Jr.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:45 AM
OPINION | Catholic bishops should be more visibly politically active
By Oscar P. Lagman, Jr.
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By Oscar P. Lagman, Jr.
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THE WORLD BANK (WB) sees a gradual recovery for the Philippines in 2026 and 2027, after growth slowed this year due to weaker investment and sluggish consumption, compounded by a corruption scandal and a string of natural disasters.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
THE WORLD BANK (WB) sees a gradual recovery for the Philippines in 2026 and 2027, after growth slowed this year due to weaker investment and sluggish consumption, compounded by a corruption scandal and a string of natural disasters.
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The Institute of International Finance (IIF) said Philippine government debt as a share of the economy was 57.8% in the third quarter. zurl.co/h5oRr
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) said Philippine government debt as a share of the economy was 57.8% in the third quarter. zurl.co/h5oRr
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
OPINION | Supreme Court designates 21 Regional Trial Courts as Anti-Graft Courts
By Louise Michiko B. Lokin
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By Louise Michiko B. Lokin
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December 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM
OPINION | Supreme Court designates 21 Regional Trial Courts as Anti-Graft Courts
By Louise Michiko B. Lokin
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By Louise Michiko B. Lokin
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Breaking news: The World Bank on Tuesday trimmed its growth forecasts for the Philippines for this year through 2027, mainly due to slower construction activity, muted consumption and a sharper drag from US tariff policy. zurl.co/KtYdm
December 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Breaking news: The World Bank on Tuesday trimmed its growth forecasts for the Philippines for this year through 2027, mainly due to slower construction activity, muted consumption and a sharper drag from US tariff policy. zurl.co/KtYdm
Manila fell four places to 91st out of 94 financial centers in the 16th edition of The Global Green Finance Index released by commercial think-tank Z/Yen Group as part of its Long Finance initiative. zurl.co/FVbGN
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Manila fell four places to 91st out of 94 financial centers in the 16th edition of The Global Green Finance Index released by commercial think-tank Z/Yen Group as part of its Long Finance initiative. zurl.co/FVbGN
For many Filipinos, 2025 has proven to be one of the most memorable and consequential years in modern Philippine history — mostly in a bad way.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
For many Filipinos, 2025 has proven to be one of the most memorable and consequential years in modern Philippine history — mostly in a bad way.
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#GhostProjects
#FloodCorruption
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In November, inflation-adjusted wages were 19.7% to 26.1% lower than the current daily minimum wages across the regions in the country. zurl.co/ReGws
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
In November, inflation-adjusted wages were 19.7% to 26.1% lower than the current daily minimum wages across the regions in the country. zurl.co/ReGws
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
OPINION | South Korea: A valuable partner to the Philippines and to ASEAN
By Victor Andres C. Manhit
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By Victor Andres C. Manhit
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December 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
OPINION | South Korea: A valuable partner to the Philippines and to ASEAN
By Victor Andres C. Manhit
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By Victor Andres C. Manhit
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December 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Finnish ambassador to the Philippines Saija Nurminen delivers her welcome remarks on Dec. 4, at the commemoration of the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Finland's independence. | via Patricia Mirasol
December 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Finnish ambassador to the Philippines Saija Nurminen delivers her welcome remarks on Dec. 4, at the commemoration of the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Finland's independence. | via Patricia Mirasol
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
OPINION | Moving from conspicuous consumption to conscious living this Christmas
By Liza Mae L. Fumar
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By Liza Mae L. Fumar
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December 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
OPINION | Moving from conspicuous consumption to conscious living this Christmas
By Liza Mae L. Fumar
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By Liza Mae L. Fumar
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The Makati Central Business District/Bonifacio Global City placed 46th out of 50 of the world’s priciest retail districts in real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield’s Main Streets Across the World 2025 report. zurl.co/kEXs5
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Makati Central Business District/Bonifacio Global City placed 46th out of 50 of the world’s priciest retail districts in real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield’s Main Streets Across the World 2025 report. zurl.co/kEXs5
OPINION | Supporting carers of children living with disabilities
By Teodoro B. Padilla
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By Teodoro B. Padilla
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December 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
OPINION | Supporting carers of children living with disabilities
By Teodoro B. Padilla
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By Teodoro B. Padilla
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December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Global growth is holding up better than expected as an artificial intelligence investment boom helps offset some of the shock from US tariff hikes, the OECD said on Tuesday, nudging up its outlook for some major economies. zurl.co/xABbc
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Global growth is holding up better than expected as an artificial intelligence investment boom helps offset some of the shock from US tariff hikes, the OECD said on Tuesday, nudging up its outlook for some major economies. zurl.co/xABbc
Export Development Council is set to release new targets for the Philippine Export Development Plan this week, which will likely be revised lower, though exporters remain hopeful about single-digit growth in exports next year. zurl.co/ouuTx
December 3, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Export Development Council is set to release new targets for the Philippine Export Development Plan this week, which will likely be revised lower, though exporters remain hopeful about single-digit growth in exports next year. zurl.co/ouuTx
Most Filipinos backed a recent anti‑corruption protest over alleged irregularities in flood control projects, pollster WR Numero said, as reports of wrongdoing linked to anomalous infrastructure deals continue to fuel discontent against the government. zurl.co/57JSP
December 3, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Most Filipinos backed a recent anti‑corruption protest over alleged irregularities in flood control projects, pollster WR Numero said, as reports of wrongdoing linked to anomalous infrastructure deals continue to fuel discontent against the government. zurl.co/57JSP
December 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Claire A. Castro on Dec. 2 responded to Commission on Audit's (CoA) recent tagging of the Office of the President (OP) over P14 million unliquidated travel expenses.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Claire A. Castro on Dec. 2 responded to Commission on Audit's (CoA) recent tagging of the Office of the President (OP) over P14 million unliquidated travel expenses.
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#COAReport
#OfficeOfThePresident
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#OfficialStatement
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#OfficeOfThePresident
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