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Philippine peso dips to P54 vs $1 creates great opportunity for Balikbayans looking to invest

The Philippine peso took another hit on Wednesday, September 12, closing at P54.13 per US dollar — its weakest in 13 years. Attributed to the peso’s fall is the widening…

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ADB $300 Million Loan to Boost Filipinos’ Access to Financial Services

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (19 September 2018) — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a $300 million loan to support the Philippine government’s effort to expand financial services across…

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ADB Approves New 6-Year Partnership Strategy for the Philippines

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (20 September 2018) — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a new 6-year country partnership strategy (CPS) that lays out ADB’s support to the Philippine…

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Ilocos Norte to get gov’t aid after Ompong’s P1.9B damage on agriculture

ILOCOS NORTE — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Sunday, September 16, emphasized that the government’s efforts in rebuilding the Ilocos region after Typhoon ‘Ompong’ will prioritize the agricultural sector. This…

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Hotel Jen Manila Carries Out Maytubig Day Care Center Renovation

MANILA, Philippines, 18 September 2018 – Hotel Jen Manila, in coordination with the Local Government Unit, initiated the school renovation of Maytubig Day Care Center during the annual celebration of…

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PH Embassy in Moscow Promotes PH Exports, Tourism

MOSCOW 13 September 2018 – The Philippines, along with other countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), participated in the three-day Indonesian Festival at the Krasnaya Presnya Park…

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Filipino Designer Reaches HK Fashion Awards Grand Finals

HONG KONG 13 September 2018 – An emerging Filipino designer reached the grand finals of this year’s Redress Design Award, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition, at the Hong…

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Banaue Rice Terraces to be rehabilitated

The Department of Tourism recently announced its plan to rehabilitate the famous Banaue Rice Terraces. The effort is set to start at the end of 2018 or early next year.…

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PH-Jordan sign USD60.7-M worth of deals

USD60.68 million worth of deals was recently signed by Filipino and Jordanian firms. According to Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, these deals are expected to yield economic…

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Here’s what you need to know about Typhoon Ompong

Typhoon Ompong (international name Mangkhut) is set to enter the country this weekend. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Ompong is already 575 km East…

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Davao City, Kauai Forge Closer Ties with Sister City Agreement

HONOLULU 13 September 2018 – Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. conducted the reciprocal signing of the Sister City Agreement between the City of Davao…

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President Duterte and Cabinet members prepare for ‘Ompong’

QUEZON CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, September 13, presided over the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) command conference for Typhoon ‘Ompong.’ Before the conference…

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President Duterte gives cash incentives to Asian Games medalist

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, September 12, led the awarding of incentives to Filipino athletes who won at the recently concluded 18th Asian Games held in Jakarta and Palembang,…

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President Duterte: “No rice shortage”

MALACAÑANG — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, September 11, made an assurance that his administration is working to ease the burden of the public in the midst of rising…

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PH Gamers Unite for Valor Cup Season 3

Get the full Arena of Valor experience as Globe brings you Valor Cup Season 3 and free 2GB data for video gaming! Gear up for more thrilling gaming moments as…

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DOT awards green hotels, resorts

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Tourism (DOT), in close collaboration with Austria-based research and development organization, Center for Appropriate Technology, identified twenty-seven (27) hotels and resorts as awardees for this year’s…

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Over P2Billion worth of projects planned for the University of the Philippines

DPWH to implement renovations and constructions in UP campuses The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will carry out a total of P2.76-Billion worth of projects in various campuses…

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Experts Discuss Bridging Funding Gap for Asia’s $8.4 Trillion Transport Needs

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (12 September 2018) — Meeting Asia and the Pacific’s transport needs will require $8.4 trillion in financing by 2030, said Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Mr. Takehiko Nakao…

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Apo View Hotel: 70 Years of Luxury and Heritage

Davao’s pride, Apo View Hotel, is celebrating its 70th founding anniversary. The premier hotel not only boasts of first class amenities and stunning views, but also a rich and colorful…

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The lowkey delinquent: Inflation disrupts the Philippine economy

A student was on his way home. Tired and exhausted he decided to take the first jeepney that passed by. He paid the exact amount of seven pesos and uttered…

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Philippine peso dips to P54 vs $1 creates great opportunity for Balikbayans looking to invest

ADB $300 Million Loan to Boost Filipinos’ Access to Financial Services

ADB Approves New 6-Year Partnership Strategy for the Philippines

Ilocos Norte to get gov’t aid after Ompong’s P1.9B damage on agriculture

Hotel Jen Manila Carries Out Maytubig Day Care Center Renovation

PH Embassy in Moscow Promotes PH Exports, Tourism

Filipino Designer Reaches HK Fashion Awards Grand Finals

Banaue Rice Terraces to be rehabilitated

PH-Jordan sign USD60.7-M worth of deals

Here’s what you need to know about Typhoon Ompong

Davao City, Kauai Forge Closer Ties with Sister City Agreement

President Duterte and Cabinet members prepare for ‘Ompong’

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President Duterte gives cash incentives to Asian Games medalist

President Duterte: “No rice shortage”

PH Gamers Unite for Valor Cup Season 3

DOT awards green hotels, resorts

Over P2Billion worth of projects planned for the University of the Philippines

Experts Discuss Bridging Funding Gap for Asia’s $8.4 Trillion Transport Needs

Apo View Hotel: 70 Years of Luxury and Heritage

The lowkey delinquent: Inflation disrupts the Philippine economy

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