ILOILO CITY: The July inflation rate in Western Visayas slowed down to 4.8 percent from 4.9 percent in June, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Thursday.

At a press conference, Statistical Specialist II Miguel S. Gallego said the infl…

MANILA: The Marcos administration would continue seeking a ‘job-creating and poverty-reducing’ growth to transform the Philippine economy, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Thursday.

Pangandaman gave the assurance, as she welcomed the Philippi…

TACLOBAN CITY: The implementation of the PHP118.75 million worth of anti-poverty projects for the agriculture sector in Eastern Visayas is now in full swing, benefiting 125 farmers’ associations, the Department of Agriculture (DA) regional office here…

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named two new national scientists in recognition of their immense contributions in the fields of genetics, nematology, and plant pathology.

President Marcos issued Proclamations 642 and 643 on Aug. 2, dec…

MANILA: The Marcos administration has made significant strides in improving the country’s healthcare system, Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon said Wednesday.

Gadon issued the statement after Vice President Sara Duter…

MANILA: PLDT High Speed Hitters pulled off a 25-20, 25-23, 25-23 win over Farm Fresh to secure a place in the next round of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday.

Import Elena Samoilenko…

MANILA: Bank lending of universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) sustained its growth while domestic liquidity grew at a slightly faster pace in June, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Preliminary data released by the BSP Wednesday showed tha…

ISTANBUL: Japan was hit by a strong earthquake on Thursday, triggering a tsunami alert.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted southwestern Miyazaki province.

The earthquake was reported at around 0742GMT.
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