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Business : Santan Eyes ASEAN Expansion, Starting With Indonesia And Philippines
By Norhayati Mohd Akhir SEPANG, July 4 (Bernama) -- Santan, the food and beverage brand under Capital A Bhd, is targeting the ASEAN region for its next phase of international expansion, beginning with Indonesia and the Philippines as early as next...

Philippines' June inflation rises slightly to 1.4%; food prices easing
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines recorded a slight acceleration in inflation in June 2025, rising to 1.4% from 1.3% in May. Headline inflation from January to June 2025 now stands at 1.8%, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority on...

Philippine Airlines opens direct flight from Manila to Da Nang
Philippine Airlines launched a Manila–Da Nang direct route with thrice-weekly flights, boosting connectivity, tourism, and regional visitor exchange. Philippine Airlines operated flight PR585 landed at Da Nang International Airport, carrying 193...

Philippine annual inflation quickens slightly, but no bar to more rate cuts
MANILA :Philippine annual inflation quickened slightly in June, driven by increased utility costs, but remained below the central bank's target range and left the door open for further interest rate cuts to support economic growth. The consumer...
Philippines' inflation rate edges up to 1.4 pct in June
MANILA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' headline inflation slightly increased to 1.4 percent in June, up from 1.3 percent in May, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. "This brings the national average inflation rate from...
Philippines’ inflation at 1.4% in June
Published Fri, Jul 4, 2025 · 09:32 AM [MANILA] Philippine inflation slightly quickened to 1.4 per cent in June, compared to the previous month’s 1.3 per cent, the statistics agency said on Friday, due to the faster pace of increases in utility...

Philippine Police bust unlicensed raffle syndicate in Tarlac
Authorities in the Philippines have arrested 94 individuals in connection with an illegal online and offline raffle operation in Tarlac province, according to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG). The arrests stemmed from...

Philippine National ID offers stronger financial authentication—PSA
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is pushing for the adoption of the National ID for identity verification in financial transactions, citing it as a more robust authentication method than traditional means. “Adopting the National ID...

Business leader celebrates decade of compassion with street dwellers
In a powerful display of business with a heart, entrepreneur Anna Donita Tapay chose to mark her birthday last Sunday by sharing warmth and compassion with the street dwellers and beneficiaries of the Arnold Janssen Kalinga Center. This year’s...

Philippine Republic Day 2025 Date: Know History and Significance of the Day That Commemorates the Philippines’ Independence From the US in 1946
Philippine Republic Day is an annual event that is celebrated with great fanfare and enthusiasm by the people of the Philippines. This day, also popularly known as the Philippine–American Friendship Day, is held annually on July 4. On this date in...

Philippine Construction-To-Mining Tycoon Isidro Consunji Takes On Concrete Challenge
The 2024 annual report of Philippine construction-and-mining giant DMCI Holdings has an arresting AI-designed cover depicting a stack of grey concrete blocks, geometrically arranged in the form of a futuristic building site. The company says the...

Philippine authorities eye stricter regulation for online gaming
The Philippines’ Department of Finance is said to be mulling a tax for the online gaming sector in the country, as well as the possibility of introducing stricter policies regarding access to digital gambling platforms. Finance Secretary Ralph...

Philippine annual inflation at 1.4% in June
MANILA :Philippine annual inflation slightly quickened to 1.4 per cent in June, compared to the previous month's 1.3 per cent print, the statistics agency said on Friday, due to the faster pace of increases in utility costs. Economists in a...

Lithuania sees China disinfo threat in Philippines as mirror of Russia problem
MANILA, Philippines — From thousands of miles away, Lithuania is offering to help the Philippines confront a rising tide of cyber threats and disinformation on the West Philippine Sea — warning that tactics used in favor of Beijing mirror the same...

Fil-Am 'Hamilton' actress Karla Puno Garcia to helm 'A Chorus Line' Manila run
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American artist Karla Puno Garcia will direct and choreograph Theatre Group Asia's (TGA) production of "A Chorus Line" next year. Karla is the first Filipino cast member and dance caption for "Hamilton," performed...

A kinder hatch: Filipino researchers aim to end duckling culling
Photo courtesy of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development At a quiet hatchery in the Philippine countryside, thousands of duck eggs lie warm and still — each one holding a mystery. For...

Quezon City offers up to P1 million to high-potential startups
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. PRESS RELEASE: The Quezon City government, through its Startup QC Program, is now accepting applications for its Cohort 4 – Professional...

Planning for future milestones with these financial tips
MANILA, Philippines — Life is a journey made up of defining moments. Some we anticipate, others we don’t. Different life stages have different milestones we need to prepare for. Planning ahead not only helps you prepare—it empowers you to thrive....
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[In This Economy] Did PH miss being an upper middle-income country by just $26?
Transitioning into an upper middle-income country will make for a great headline and press releases for the government, but it won’t magically solve our economy’s problems, nor will it be automatically felt by ordinary Filipinos The World Bank...
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House GOP struggles to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill in late-night session WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans strained through a day of starts and stops trying to advance President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package. A...