Philippine GDP growth drops to 5.2% in Q3 amid weather and spending woes

The Philippine economy grew by a disappointing 5.2% in the third quarter of 2024, the slowest…

Philippine debt hits 61.3% of GDP, raising concerns about long-term fiscal health

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported on Thursday that the Philippines’ national debt rose to…

Philippines faces crisis with disaster fund nearly depleted, backup funds on standby

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced Thursday that standby funds from the Contingent Fund…

Former President Duterte congratulates Trump

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has extended a congratulatory message to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, following…

House panel pushes bill to recover lands illegally acquired by foreigners

The Quad Committee of the Philippine House of Representatives has formally filed a bill to reclaim…

Representatives Fernandez and Abante step down as Quad Comm chairs

Members of the House of Representatives Quad Committee will temporarily vacate their chairmanships amid allegations of…

Supreme Court welcomes 60 new trial courts to boost access to justice nationwide

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has announced the establishment of 60 new trial courts nationwide,…

Lawmakers directed anger at Duterte’s lawyer

Lawmakers expressed outrage at former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyer after failing to attend the Quad Committee…

Senator Imee Marcos reminds PH not to rely heavily on US support

Senator Imee Marcos urged the Philippines to reduce its dependence on the United States, citing uncertainties…

Cop killed serving warrant in Davao City

A police officer was killed while serving an arrest warrant in Sitio Allon, Barangay Malabog, Paquibato…