Philippines’ Foreign Reserves Rise to $104.8 Billion in June
The country’s gross international reserves rose to $104.8 billion as of end-June 2026, giving the Philippines a strong external liquidity buffer despite…
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DBCC Cuts 2026 Growth Target as Inflation, Global Risks Cloud Outlook
The Development Budget Coordination Committee has lowered the country’s 2026 economic growth target, citing persistent domestic headwinds and global uncertainties that continue…
Philippines Raises Concern Over China’s Submarine-Launched Missile Test
National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban on Wednesday expressed “serious concern” over China’s test-firing of a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine into…
House Prosecutors: Conditional Nature of Duterte ‘Kill’ Threat Does Not Weaken Case
The House prosecution panel said the alleged conditional nature of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s “kill” threat does not make it “any…
Climate Groups Warn Loss and Damage Fund Too Small for Rising Disaster Needs
Civil society organizations, indigenous peoples’ groups, and climate justice advocates called for increased financing for the Fund for Responding to Loss and…