Monthly Archives: May 2026

Triple Threat: Philippines exposed to El Niño, high US rates, policy risks

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is among the Asian economies most vulnerable to the combined risks of a potential “super” El Niño, prolonged high US interest rates, and growing domestic policy uncertainty, according to Japanese bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). In a note to clients, MUFG identified three key risks that could increasingly shape

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Taduran, Fajardo named ‘Co-Boxers of the Month’ by GAB 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a rare move, the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) named two fighters as “Boxers of the Month” for May. IBF minimumweight world champion Pedro “Kid Heneral” Taduran and flyweight contender Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo shared the monthly honor following strong overseas performances that bolstered Philippine boxing’s global standing. Taduran, the

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Acidre sees bid to erode trust in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — There appeared to be a coordinated effort to erode public confidence in the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte and distract Filipinos from the evidence that will be presented at trial, Tingog Rep. Jude Acidre said on Wednesday, citing similar attacks to the prosecution panel. “If you look at the different

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Labor groups object to proposed online voting in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of labor groups on Wednesday said it strongly objects to proposals that will allow for online or remote voting arrangements of lawmakers as it sends the “wrong signal” to workers who have to be physically present at work. In a letter to Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, the Nagkaisa labor

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House approves bill vs fake news on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that penalizes the creation and willful spreading of false information which leads to public harm or national security risks has been approved on second reading by the House of Representatives. During the House’s session on Tuesday, House Bill No. 9465 or the proposed Digital Media Anti-False Information Act was approved on

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