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President Duterte lauds Mandaue City, vows to fight corruption

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, August 30, 2018, graced the 49th Charter Day celebration of Mandaue City, hoping that the city’s administration will be an…

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Makati subway to break ground by December

Makati Mayor Abby Binay on Thursday, August 23, announced that the city’s $3.7-billion intra-city subway project is set to break ground in December. This subway system, which is expected to…

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The Economy

FAO, Philippines continue to strengthen partnership on achieving food security, nutrition and agricultural development

29 August 2018 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Philippines have launched the new FAO Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2018 – 2024, a…

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The Real Estate Landscape in the Philippines

Owning a property is a life goal for many—a place you can call your own, your home. It’s a sign of stability and security, not to mention it’s an investment…

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Would blockchain thrive in the Philippines?

The new talk of the town, blockchain technology, has been taking rounds surprising the general public of what it can offer. Originally crafted to cater to bitcoin in its transactions,…

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Public-Private Partnership Center to Play Key Role in Infrastructure Upgrades in Small Towns, Cities in the Philippines

The Philippines’ Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center is supporting provinces, cities, and small towns across the archipelago in tapping private capital to modernize transportation networks and other aging infrastructure. As the…

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Philippine PPP Policy Gets a Boost from ADB’s $300 Million Loan

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (20 August 2018) — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a $300 million policy-based loan to support the Philippines’ efforts to strengthen the framework under which…

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President Duterte receives P32.03B dividend remittances from GOCCs

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte received dividend remittances from several Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) totaling P32.03 billion during the GOCC Day held in Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, August 15. During…

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P200M friendship dome to rise in Marawi City

The Filipino-Chinese community is donating a P200-million multi-purpose center, seeking to help Maranaos recover from the five-month battle that devastated Marawi City last year. In a meeting with President Rodrigo…

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President Duterte pledges P25M assistance for PNP’s medicines, hospitalization

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, August 8, promised a P25-million support for the Philippine National Police (PNP), aiming to cushion the financial burden of medical expenses. “I am…

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Lulu Group International to put up export operation in the Philippines

Hypermarket operator LuLu Group International is planning to invest $1 million in the Philippines for its export venture of products such as fruits and vegetables, textiles, garments, furniture, and electronics.…

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President Duterte to Bizmen: Government will protect your investments

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, August 1, assured the business community that the government would protect their investments in the country. The President made the assurance as he graced…

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State of the Nation Address 2018

Watch and listen to complete coverage of the State of the Nation Address 2018 courtesy of the PTV, the People’s Television Network.

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Global Filipino Schools program reaches all 17 regions in the PH

Initiated by Globe Telecom and DepEd, the program aims to transform public schools into ICT centers of excellence About 214 schools across all 17 regions in the Philippines, latest of…

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P139 billion worth of projects in the pipeline for Air Force modernization

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, July 3, highlighted the importance of investing in strategies and technologies in order to allow government forces to perform their duties effectively. The President…

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President Duterte enjoins various sectors to support government’s pursuit of educating Filipino youth

DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Saturday, July 7, called on various sectors in the country to support his administration’s goal to educate and empower more Filipinos, particularly…

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President Duterte wants improved transport facilities in Eastern Visayas

Maasin, Leyte — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday attended the 58th founding anniversary of Southern Leyte, hoping that the Eastern Visayas province will work with his government to provide…

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DOT to boost Japanese tourist arrivals

TOKYO, JAPAN – “As we face the next half of 2018, we look forward with excitement to hitting a new high in Japanese tourism arrivals by breaching the 600,000 mark,” said Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary…

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President Duterte lauds real estate developers for contributing to Davao Region’s socio-economic development

DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte praised real estate developers on Tuesday, June 26, for their valuable contribution to Davao region’s socio-economic development. “I thank our real estate developers…

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The Philippines: One Vast Sea of Opportunities

May is the Month of the Ocean, and for this year, the theme underscores the richness of the Philippine seas and the vast opportunities they can provide for the sustenance…

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President Duterte lauds Mandaue City, vows to fight corruption

Makati subway to break ground by December

FAO, Philippines continue to strengthen partnership on achieving food security, nutrition and agricultural development

The Real Estate Landscape in the Philippines

Would blockchain thrive in the Philippines?

Public-Private Partnership Center to Play Key Role in Infrastructure Upgrades in Small Towns, Cities in the Philippines

Philippine PPP Policy Gets a Boost from ADB’s $300 Million Loan

President Duterte receives P32.03B dividend remittances from GOCCs

P200M friendship dome to rise in Marawi City

President Duterte pledges P25M assistance for PNP’s medicines, hospitalization

Lulu Group International to put up export operation in the Philippines

President Duterte to Bizmen: Government will protect your investments

State of the Nation Address 2018

Global Filipino Schools program reaches all 17 regions in the PH

P139 billion worth of projects in the pipeline for Air Force modernization

President Duterte enjoins various sectors to support government’s pursuit of educating Filipino youth

President Duterte wants improved transport facilities in Eastern Visayas

DOT to boost Japanese tourist arrivals

President Duterte lauds real estate developers for contributing to Davao Region’s socio-economic development

The Philippines: One Vast Sea of Opportunities

Home Is a Moving Target

Securing Tomorrow: WOSAS 2026 Showcases the Future of Safety, Security, and Resilience

Provincial Tourism Office Assesses Ayungon’s Potential Ecotourism Sites

Lasang Lokal, Proudly Pico Celebrates Batangas Beef in Its Penultimate Episode

Cyan Modern Kitchen Unveils The Weekend Collection: A Curated Series of Themed Dinner Experiences at Lanson Place Mall of Asia

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over 500,000 homes for Filipinos

Franchise Association Launches First-Ever Visayas Franchise Conference 2026 – Igniting Growth: Visayas and Beyond

The 2026 Franchise Negosyo Roadshow Begins: “Franchise Negosyo Visayas Expo” Opens in Cebu