(First of a series) The Philippines stands at a critical juncture in its economic history, facing entrenched structural dependency, underindustrialization and vulnerability to global shocks. Despite decades of reforms, the absence of a coherent industrial policy has left the nation reliant on remittances, services and import-dependent consumption. This paper synthesizes two complementary strands of

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters have strengthened their roster ahead of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 men’s basketball tournament with the addition of former high school scoring standout Roderick Cambarijan. The UC Webmasters, who have made four straight finals appearances in the CESAFI men’s division, secured

MANILA, Philippines — AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday said its flight operations remain unaffected despite reports that aviation authorities had ordered the budget carrier to vacate government-run airports over unpaid fees and obligations. In a statement, the airline assured passengers that services across its domestic and international network would proceed as scheduled. “AirAsia Philippines assures the

MANILA, Philippines — A relieved Rizal provincial police officer and National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Rafael Calinisan on Wednesday had a heated exchange over whether the former’s arrest of a senior citizen following a road crash in Taguig City was justified. Police Cpl. Simeon Suan arrested a 76-year-old man last Tuesday after both their vehicles

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano reacts to a Senate shakeup happening on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and calls for a prayer rally.

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — The death toll from the collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago rose to 25 on Thursday after another individual was recovered from the rubble as retrieval operations continue despite heavy rain. The Unified Command said the latest victim was extricated at 3:45 p.m. from the debris field,

Man Arrested After Alleged Scam Involving Cheap Rice Offer  MODUS OPERANDI – A man was arrested by authorities after allegedly tricking people with a false offer of cheap rice.  Recently, Mharvi Jhon Daz Matias, a Facebook user, shared photos of the suspect who was allegedly involved in cheap rice offer. The post quickly gained attention online and ... Read more

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Barbie Forteza talked about being an actress Kapuso primetime princess Barbie Forteza reflected on her showbiz career that has spanned over a decade now. Barbie started young in the entertainment industry. From being a child star and playing the younger versions of female lead characters, she eventually became a leading lady of her own. Currently, ... Read more

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Krabi officials raided a luxury pool villa in Nong Thale subdistrict, Mueang Krabi district, yesterday, June 2, as part of an investigation into suspected nominee shareholding involving foreign business operators. Krabi Governor Angkoon Silatewakul led the operation after officials obtained a Krabi Provincial Court warrant to search the villa, which sits on more than 1 …

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Pattaya police are searching for a debtor who redirected debt collection calls to the police station, resulting in more than 200 unwanted calls over three days. The issue came to public attention after two officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station shared a video on social media describing the disruption caused by the calls. In the …

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