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BSP allows loan pauses, waives transfer fees amid energy crisis
Borrowers and businesses hit by rising fuel and power costs can now get temporary relief on loans and banking fees, after the Bangko Sentral...
Geopolitics take center stage in PH-Germany policy talks
The Philippines and Germany held high-level discussions on escalating geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, during their 6th Political Consultations...
PH urged to rethink China gas deal; sovereignty risks flagged
The push for joint gas exploration between the Philippines and China is facing strong opposition from a leading policy think tank, which warned that...
Nordic-PH alliance gains urgency as MidEast war ripples globally
As war in the Middle East intensifies, the Philippines is finding renewed urgency in its partnerships with Nordic nations — anchored not just on...
Italy warns: Cyber threats ‘new frontier’ of Indo-Pacific security
By Monsi A. Serrano Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Davide Giglio has warned that rapidly evolving cyber threats are emerging as one of the Indo-Pacific’s...
PBBM meets US defense officials for tighter ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday (New York time) met with United States Defense officials to discuss efforts aimed at accelerating the Philippines-United...
Meralco braces for oil fallout, promises to cushion power prices
As tensions in the Middle East threaten to push global fuel prices higher, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it is taking steps to manage...
PH positions self as bridge-builder in UN Security Council bid
The Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) would serve not only national interests but also the broader...
DTI to hold ASEAN Business Environment Forum 2026
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Monday that it will host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Environment Forum...
FIRING LINE | Why the Iran war is a very Pinoy problem
By Robert B. Roque Jr. While there is a sense of relief that the people of Iran may be driving toward freedom and change from...