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DOST-PAGASA upgrades key weather facilities in Iloilo

The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) on Friday marked a major step in the country’s weather...

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DepEd eyes new performance rating framework for teachers

The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Thursday that it is currently developing an improved framework to assess the performance of public school...

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PHL wholesale price growth slows down in January

Price growth of wholesale goods eased to an over six-year low of 1.6% in January dragged by slower annual increase in chemicals including...

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Factory output slows in January

Manufacturing output eased to a two-month low in January dragged by contractions in food and transport equipment as well as sluggish growth in...

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GCash empowers MSMEs, drives financial literacy and digital inclusion through Wais Tindera Caravan

Sari-sari stores, local carinderias, and other micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the driving force behind the Philippines’ nearly P30-trillion economy.  Often...

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Disney Adventure arrives in Singapore

Disney Cruise Line’s (DCL) newest cruise ship, the Disney Adventure, arrived on Tuesday at its new home port of Singapore, as it prepares...

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When good intentions get misread

Why generational fluency matters Since 2014, Acumen has led a multi-year generational study in the Philippines, mapping the shifting values, fears, and aspirations...

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Budget gap exceeds ceiling in 2025

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit breached its 2025 ceiling after the main tax agencies missed...

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Marcos wants ‘special powers’ to lower fuel taxes

By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said he might seek “special powers” to temporarily lower the...

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Philippines seen to be more affected by oil shock than Asia-Pacific peers

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES may bear the brunt of the global oil crisis amid the widening conflict in the Middle...