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US tax to cut PHL remittance growth

THE UNITED STATES’ remittance tax could trim the Philippines’ remittance growth by 0.5 percentage point (ppt), the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2024/08/30/616982/govt-raises-2-5b-from-global-bonds/...

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PHL eyes zero tariffs on some US goods

THE PHILIPPINES is open to lowering duties on selected imports from the US to zero as part of tariff negotiations with Washington, Finance...

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Top 5 kilig moments from Puregold Channel’s hit digital series, Si Sol at si Luna

Whenever two people are bound by a strong chemistry, the way towards love is often made more thrilling by a sense of anticipation,...

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Rainy weather to persist due to Southwest Monsoon; new LPA spotted outside Luzon

Rainy weather is still expected in many parts of the country due to the effects of the Southwest Monsoon, according to the Philippine...

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PhilHealth now covers injury&related rehab, mobility devices

Entrepreneur “Filipinos with injury-related conditions can now avail of treatment and rehabilitation services under the expanded benefits package of the Philippine Health Insurance...

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Incoming lawmakers urged to focus on economic measures

THE INCOMING 20th Congress should prioritize legislation that would boost economic growth and enforce fiscal discipline to curb rising debt, while laying the...

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Infrastructure shortfalls hurt PHL competitiveness

DELAYS in the implementation of infrastructure projects are dragging down the Philippines’ competitiveness in Southeast Asia, experts said. By Justine Irish D. Tabile,...

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Marcos orders oil contingencies

PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered agencies to prepare for potential spikes in global oil prices amid worsening tensions in the...

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G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as Zelenskiy says diplomacy in crisis

KANANASKIS, Alberta – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy leaves the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday with new aid from host Canada for its war against...

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Empowering indigenous farmers: Department of Agriculture partners with private sector in 4K Agri&Entrepreneurship Program

As part of its commitment to uplifting Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and promoting inclusive growth, the Department of Agriculture (DA) recently held a week-long...