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DMW says OFWs, their dependents repatriated

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said 7,674 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their dependents have returned to the Philippines since the...

Philippines seeks streamlined World Bank support amid Middle East tensions

The Philippine government reaffirmed its commitment to World Bank goals of poverty reduction and climate action while warning that Middle East tensions threaten to...

PH reaffirms World Bank pact to protect jobs

The Philippine government reaffirmed its strong commitment to the World Bank in protecting jobs, reducing poverty, advancing climate action, and addressing inequality, especially as...

PH shares sink below 6,000; peso slides on MidEast tensions

Philippine shares fell below the 6,000 level Friday as investors worried about the negative impact of Middle East tensions on the domestic economy. The peso...

PAGCOR chief: Middle East tensions, fuel costs weighing on gaming

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. chairman and chief executive Alejandro Tengco said the Philippine gaming industry is feeling the strain of ongoing tensions in...

Eastern Communications activates continuity plan amid Middle East tensions

Eastern Communications reassured its customers and partners that all services remain fully operational with no anticipated interruptions despite tensions in the Middle East. By proactively...

Diesel price hike at P13/liter seen; Russian oil eyed

Consumers should brace for a sharp increase in pump prices this week, with diesel expected to rise by P12 to P13 per liter and...

Ayuda for PUV drivers to roll out nationwide in April

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday announced that the nationwide rollout of fuel subsidies for transport workers will begin on April 6, adding that...

Japan begins unilateral oil reserve release amid Iran crisis

Japan began releasing oil from its reserves Monday to alleviate supply concerns that have grown amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and stabilize the...

Fare hike for buses, jeeps set for Tuesday

LTFRB to justify amount to DOTr; PNP watching gas stations Fare hikes for jeepneys and buses will be announced Tuesday as the government grapples with...

Gov’t to grant provisional fare hike if diesel hits P60/liter

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said it may implement an across-the-board provisional fare increase once the price of diesel hits over P60...

Shares, peso tumble as global oil prices soar

Philippine shares plunged Monday as escalating geopolitical tensions triggered a widespread sell-off across global markets. The peso also depreciated to 58.20 against the U.S. dollar,...

US warns Iran to strike deal in Geneva talks

 GENEVA—President Donald Trump warned Iran of potential consequences should it fail to strike a deal with the United States, as negotiators prepare for the...

Rising ME tensions weigh on PH stock market, peso

The Philippines stock market gauge and the peso ended lower Thursday on rising tensions in the Middle East. The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index slipped...
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