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Sara Duterte says her purpose is more than becoming the next president
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday stressed that her purpose is not to become the next president of the country, but to spread her message on the “country’s problems and what needs to be done.” Duterte made the pronouncement in a speech at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry 52nd Philippine
WATCH: Rodrigo Duterte’s 4th ICC Status Conference | Oct. 13, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Detained former President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to appear Tuesday before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III as it holds fourth status conference in his crimes against humanity case. /dp READ: Rodrigo Duterte expected to appear in 4th ICC status conference
Butuan among 2026 Galing Pook Awards semi-finalists
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Anyone caught in rush-hour traffic knows the quiet frustration of watching a city outgrow its streets. In Butuan, an ambitious bid to untangle congested thoroughfares and protect daily commuters has carried the Agusan del Norte capital into the final round of the country’s most storied local governance awards. The
Soybean meal imports seen to rise 10% in 2027
The country’s imports of soybean meal are forecast to expand by 10 percent in 2027 due to rising demand from the poultry sector.
BSP trims BOP deficit forecasts for 2026, 2027
The Philippines may post narrower balance of payments deficits for the next two years than earlier expected, although elevated fuel costs, geopolitical tensions and uneven global growth are still seen weighing on the country’s external position, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.
ERC suspends power reserve market
The Energy Regulatory Commission has temporarily halted Reserve Market operations to curb persistently high ancillary service prices, especially in the Visayas.
PAGCOR targets casino exit by 2027
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. is targeting to complete its exit from casino operations by the third or fourth quarter of 2027, as the state gaming regulator moves closer to securing government approval for the privatization of its Casino Filipino business.
Attracting investments
BBM must really think so poorly of us to claim he made his recent Singapore F1 Grand Prix trip to bring in investments. Indeed, other presidents before him justified their expensive foreign junkets the same way and we always just rolled our eyes.
Stocks slip as investors cash in
Investors yesterday decided to take profits amid economic concerns, cutting short the local stock market’s two-day climb.
‘Complete secrecy’ in Semirara coal auction flagged
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. has criticized what it claims is “complete secrecy” surrounding the award of a new operating contract for the country’s largest coal mine.