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Philippine PMI rebounds in December

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter Philippine factory activity improved in December, rebounding from the slump in November amid a rise in new...

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Animal Kingdom Foundation Launches Hard-Hitting “Bugok!” Billboard Calling Out False Cage-Free Claims

Billboards are a common sight along NLEX but as they pass through in Apalit, Pampanga, a peculiar sight will greet them. A chicken...

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NG borrowings surge in November

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) gross borrowings surged in November amid a sharp rise in domestic and foreign...

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White corn gives Cagayan farmers a lifeline after years of debt and flood losses

By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel CAGAYAN — For decades, Crecencia B. Garan planted yellow corn in the river plains of Alcala, Cagayan —...

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Easing bank secrecy law likely to boost Philippines’ efforts vs financial crimes

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the country’s decades-old bank secrecy law would be a sensible preemptive measure against illicit...

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Group flags ‘abusive loan sharks’ targeting education workers

Some teachers and workers in the education sector are facing “abusive” and “predatory” loan sharks amid the holiday season, according to a teachers’...

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Golden Haven introduces ‘Golden Anywhere,’ offering unmatched flexibility for memorial lot investors

Golden Haven, the country’s leading developer of premium, beautifully designed memorial parks, proudly introduces Golden Anywhere — an innovative benefit that offers families unparalleled flexibility,...

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BSP sees December inflation between 1.2% and 2.0%

Philippine inflation likely eased year on year in December as lower electricity prices may have offset costlier food items during the holiday season....

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Infrastructure spending declines 40% in October

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter PHILIPPINE infrastructure spending fell for the fourth straight month in October, as disbursements for the Department of...

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BSP receives three digital banking license applications

By Katherine K. Chan THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) received just three applications for new digital banking licenses before the deadline ended...