PNP backs unified anti-scam hub as online fraud cases persist
By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan, April 30, 2026; Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1274035 MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday signaled […]
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Escap cuts growth forecast for PHL, citing global crises
By Justine Xyrah Garcia, April 21, 2026; Business Mirror https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/04/21/escap-cuts-growth-forecast-for-phl-citing-global-crises/#:~:text=In%20its%20Economic%20and%20Social,its%20earlier%206.3%20percent%20estimate. A United Nations agency has trimmed its growth forecast for […]
Marcos unveils new foreign investment limits under EO 113
By Luisa Cabato, April 16, 2026; Philippine Daily Inquirer https://globalnation.inquirer.net/318452/executive-order-no-113 Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive […]
DEPDev wary of deficit impact if supplemental budget passes
By Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel, April 13, 2026; Business World https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/04/13/742576/depdev-wary-of-deficit-impact-if-supplemental-budget-passes/ The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said it […]
Bill seeks stronger anti-money laundering law vs. cyber threats
By Wilnard Bacelonia, March 19, 2026; Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1271373 MANILA – Senator Joel Villanueva filed a measure seeking to strengthen […]
Protracted ME conflict to trim GDP growth – DEPDev
By Louella Desiderio, March 11, 2026; The Philippine Star https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/03/11/2513356/protracted-me-conflict-trim-gdp-growth-depdev Manila, Philippines — Escalating tensions in the Middle East involving […]
House panel OKs bill granting Marcos power to suspend, cut fuel excise taxes
By Dominique Nicole Flores, March 10, 2026; The Philippine Star https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/03/10/2513329/house-panel-oks-bill-granting-marcos-power-suspend-cut-fuel-excise-taxes Manila, Philippines — The House Committee on Ways and […]
New DENR chief to build on existing programs, improve systems
By Marita Moaje, March 6, 2026; Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1270451 MANILA – Newly appointed Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) […]
PH, S. Korea sign deals on agri, trade, defense, digital cooperation
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos, March 3, 2026; Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1270250 Manila – The Philippines and South Korea on Tuesday […]
PH exporters warn of trade disruptions amid Middle East tensions
By Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta, March 1, 2026; Philippine Daily Inquirer https://business.inquirer.net/576905/ph-exporters-warn-of-trade-disruptions-amid-middle-east-tensions Manila, Philippines – An umbrella group of Philippine […]