Philippines

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Philippine Courier

Tourism in Asia is returning, but not in the way it did before

Tourism across Asia is entering a more complex phase. The region is seeing a patchwork of demand shaped by shifting traveler preferences and market segmentation....

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OFW Today

SEC imposes strict 9-year limit for independent directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a memorandum circular imposing a firm maximum cumulative nine-year term for independent directors (IDs) of...

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OFW Today

BIR resumes tax audits

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is resuming the issuance of  letters of authority (LoA) and mission...

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OFW Today

Trade deficit narrows to 4-year low in 2025

by Abigail Marie P. Yraola, Deputy Research Head The Philippines’ trade-in-goods deficit narrowed to a four-year low in 2025, as exports grew by...

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OFW Today

ADB sees PHL returning to 6% growth by 2027

THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY could return to around 6% growth by 2027 if public and private investments rebound, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB)...

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OFW Today

Deadly Cebu landfill slide exposes gaps in waste oversight

By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel WHEN A WALL of garbage gave way at Cebu City’s Binaliw landfill this month, killing dozens of workers,...

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Philippine Tribune

XG Takes Centre Stage: Their Long-Awaited First Full Album ‘THE CORE – 核’ Is Finally Here!

The time has finally come. XG has stepped into the centre of the universe with the release of their first-ever full-length album, “THE CORE...

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Philippine Tribune

Next Gen: Introducing the New OPM Artists Poised for Breakout Success this 2026

Coming from different regions and backgrounds, these emerging acts deliver distinct stories, sounds, and cultural influences that add depth and diversity to the...

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Philippine Tribune

Atarayo Levels Up: New Single ‘Haku ハク’ Blends High Energy with AI-Infused MV

Fast, relentless, and precise, “Haku ハク” sees Atarayo firing on all cylinders. The track transforms the tension of high-stakes gameplay into sound, setting...

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Philippine Tribune

Keina Suda Drops ‘Libera リベラ’: A Dark, Cinematic Pulse of Freedom

Keina Suda’s latest single “Libera リベラ” hits like a jolt of electricity. Tied to TV Tokyo’s drama “We Are Bad Barbers”, the track...