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by Joann Villanueva on March 21, 2026
Programs to boost productivity, competitiveness urged amid weak peso
by Joann Villanueva on March 21, 2026
The local currency weakened further, closing at the 60-level this week amid investor caution due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 21, 2026
Peso hits record low, stocks slide
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 21, 2026
The peso closed at an all-time low of 60.10 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, while the local stock barometer snapped its two-day winning streak.... Read full article
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 21, 2026
FPI: Amid high oil prices, no signs of workforce cuts for now
by Anna Leah Gonzales on March 21, 2026
"Just generally, we are not getting information that the manufacturers are actually, you know, letting go of people at this point in time," FPI chairperson Elizabeth Lee said on the sidelines of the FPI Summit 2.0 in Bonifacio Global City.... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on March 21, 2026
DSWD-11 celebrates 75th year, vows stronger social protection programs
by Philippine News Agency on March 21, 2026
Michelle Franca, DSWD-11 information officer, told the Philippine News Agency on Friday that part of the agency’s efforts are ongoing construction and improvement of centers across the region.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 21, 2026
Inclusive digitalization, workforce urged as ASEAN nears DEFA adoption
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 21, 2026
“ASEAN’s digital economy is expanding faster than the policy environment can keep pace,” USABC’s Philippines chief representative Herminio Bagro said in a news release on Saturday.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 21, 2026
PH, US complete maritime drills off Bataan, Manila Bay
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 21, 2026
The Philippines and the United States have completed a bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in Manila Bay and waters off Mariveles, Bataan, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Saturday.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 21, 2026
PBBM urges Pinoys to live with compassion, humility, patience, charity
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 21, 2026
In his Eid al-Fitr message, Marcos expressed optimism that discipline and sacrifice observed during the sacred month of Ramadan would continue to guide individuals and communities.... Read full article
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 21, 2026
PCG distributes food, water to 160 fisherfolk in Bataan
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 21, 2026
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) distributed food and water to around 160 marginalized fisherfolk in Mariveles, Bataan on Thursday, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to distribute essential supplies during maritime patrols.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 21, 2026
106 Filipinos from Israel repatriated; safety protocols in place
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 21, 2026
During a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, Mendiola reported that the repatriation efforts utilized multiple border crossings to ensure the safe passage of the Filipinos.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 21, 2026
BIR hits 100.43% of Jan-Feb collection goal
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 21, 2026
In a statement on Friday, the bureau said the preliminary performance from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28 exceeded its PHP527.775-billion goal by PHP2.280 billion, or 100.43 percent of the target, net of tax refunds.... Read full article