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by Joann Villanueva on March 13, 2026
PSEi, peso continue to weaken amid Mid-East crisis
by Joann Villanueva on March 13, 2026
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 0.73 percent to 6,113.58 points, and the broader All Shares by 0.66 percent to 3,405.40 points.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 13, 2026
DOF chief Go meets with IMF to deepen ASEAN agenda
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 13, 2026
In a statement Thursday, the DOF said Go highlighted the government’s efforts to support private sector growth by fostering a more business-friendly environment.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 12, 2026
Cebu topbills in Blackpink Jisoo’s Netflix series Boyfriend on Demand
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 12, 2026
The portion of the series filmed in Cebu in February 2025 showcases some of the island province’s beaches and tourism offerings, including Filipino tourism front-liners.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 12, 2026
Boracay set for 1st 'Hari Raya' Eid al-Fitr celebration on March 21
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 12, 2026
Boracay is set to hold on March 21 its first celebration of Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s most important holidays, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
Lawmakers seek stricter rules on junk food marketing targeting kids
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
Lawmakers and public health experts are pushing for the urgent passage of measures that will require warning labels and restrict the marketing of unhealthy food to children, amid projections that obesity among Filipino youth will continue to rise.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
FDA oversees destruction of recalled Nestlé infant formula products
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 12, 2026
In a statement Wednesday, the FDA said the controlled destruction of recovered products began on March 9 and will be carried out over several days.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 12, 2026
IMF sees PH growth outpacing ASEAN average
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 12, 2026
In an exclusive interview with the Philippine News Agency in Makati City, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Philippines stands out within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).... Read full article
by Joann Villanueva on March 12, 2026
PSEi rises on bargain hunting; peso weakens vs. dollar
by Joann Villanueva on March 12, 2026
The benchmark index rose 0.52 percent to 6,158.33 points, while the broader All Shares index climbed 0.60 percent to 3,428.03.... Read full article
by Nef Luczon on March 12, 2026
TB response in NorMin improves with new apparatus, facilities – DOH
by Nef Luczon on March 12, 2026
In a media forum, Dr. Wellaflor Kindom-Brito, head of the Infectious Disease Cluster at DOH-10, stated that expanded health facilities in the region have enabled modern diagnostic procedures, making tracking and treatment feasible.... Read full article
by Sarwell Meniano on March 12, 2026
E. Visayas inflation hits 3.4% in February, highest in 18 months
by Sarwell Meniano on March 12, 2026
Eastern Visayas recorded a 3.4 percent inflation rate in February 2026, higher than the previous month's rate, largely due to a rise in food prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday.... Read full article