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Government taps emergency funds as Middle East conflict hits labor market

The government is deploying emergency employment programs and subsidies to shield the domestic labor market from the economic fallout of the Middle East conflict,...

Gov’t ramps up reintegration support for OFWs from MidEast

THE government is ramping up reintegration support for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the Middle East conflict, with the Technical Education and Skills...

AMRO raises 2026 PH inflation outlook to 3.9% amid oil risks

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) raised its 2026 inflation forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 percent from 3.2 percent as a persistent oil...

Lawmaker eyes joint energy plan with China

The Marcos administration should study the possibility of entering into a joint energy venture with China in the West Philippine Sea, Senate President Pro...

DA: Fertilizer supply stable amid Middle East crisis

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said fertilizer supply in the country remains stable despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, as the agency...

Parañaque mitigates energy crisis impact, readies relief measures

The local government of Parañaque is ramping up efforts to cushion the effects of a looming energy crisis amid the continuing spike in fuel...

Middle East hostilities eroding foundations of civilian life — ICRC

A devastating pattern of warfare is eroding the foundations of civilian life in the Middle East, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)...

Pag-IBIG Fund to maintain 3% socialized housing rate under Expanded 4PH amid Middle East conflict

Pag-IBIG Fund said it shall maintain its 3% annual interest rate for qualified socialized housing loans under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino...

SSS, DOLE study relief for workers, employees

Loan moratorium, penalty freeze, TUPAD payout planned The Social Security System (SSS) said Sunday it is studying the feasibility of a loan moratorium for its...

Stop-gap solution

The decision of the Marcos Jr. administration to expand cash assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers outside the National Capital Region reflects both...

ERC suspends electricity market to ease prices amid Middle East tensions

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) suspended Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) operations across the country’s three power grids on Thursday to mitigate energy supply...

Middle East conflict could slash Asia growth by 1.3 percent, ADB says

A prolonged conflict in the Middle East could reduce economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific by up to 1.3 percentage points over...

When trust is lost

"Governance by optics, where a year-long campaign called Utos, Sundin, Palakpak, as Unique Selling Propositions, has the audience left cold" LAST Tuesday, I was the...

Shipping disruptions amid ME conflict increase food costs, delivery times—ADB

An analysis by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) indicates that disruptions to shipping routes have already increased food costs and delivery times. “Supply risks extend...
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