MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is among the Asian economies most vulnerable to the combined risks of a potential “super” El Niño, prolonged high US interest rates, and growing domestic policy uncertainty, according to Japanese bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). In a note to clients, MUFG identified three key risks that could increasingly shape

MANILA, Philippines — The groups Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses and Martial Law (CARMMA) and the August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) slammed the approval on final reading of House Bill No. 9216, which seeks to declare September 11 as “President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Day” in Ilocos Norte. The measure, which has no counterpart bill

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that penalizes the creation and willful spreading of false information which leads to public harm or national security risks has been approved on second reading by the House of Representatives. During the House’s session on Tuesday, House Bill No. 9465 or the proposed Digital Media Anti-False Information Act was approved on

MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of labor groups on Wednesday said it strongly objects to proposals that will allow for online or remote voting arrangements of lawmakers as it sends the “wrong signal” to workers who have to be physically present at work. In a letter to Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, the Nagkaisa labor

MANILA, Philippines — There appeared to be a coordinated effort to erode public confidence in the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte and distract Filipinos from the evidence that will be presented at trial, Tingog Rep. Jude Acidre said on Wednesday, citing similar attacks to the prosecution panel. “If you look at the different

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Still waiting for your physical National ID card or planning to secure a printable version for transactions? The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Central Visayas clarified that Filipinos can already access and print valid National ID formats in Cebu free of charge, while delays continue in the release of physical cards.

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuano Muslims gathered at Plaza Independencia on Wednesday, May 27, to observe Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s most significant celebrations centered on sacrifice, devotion, and faith. The occasion was marked by early morning congregational prayers. Worshippers began arriving as early as 5 a.m., while the Eid salah (congregational prayer) officially started

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday denied claims circulating on Chinese platforms alleging a supposed rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the posts are part of a disinformation drive aimed at undermining national unity. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, now a