Peso hits record low, stocks slide

By Anna Leah Gonzales | Philippine News Agency 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. "The...

PH food supply stable until July despite Mid-East conflict —D.A.

By Stephanie Sevillano | Philippine News Agency The country’s food supply will remain sufficient until July despite uncertainties caused by the conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday, easing fears of price increases. “Definitely, walang issue sa supply....

Palace: Conditions for oil excise tax cut or suspension under review

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency The government is currently reviewing the conditions for the proposed reduction and suspension of the excise tax on fuel products, Malacañang said on Thursday. This came after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday...

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PBBM hails Army’s enduring legacy of service to the nation, fellow Filipinos

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet “I encourage the Army to exemplify integrity, discipline, professionalism—as these are the bedrocks of your institution.” As the country continues to grapple with both internal and external threats that threaten to disrupt peace and order, the citizenry places its...