Food cost, utilities, rent drive inflation to 8.7%
The high inflation footprint is expected to prompt the central bank to raise interest rates to address further price pressures.
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Philippines detects first XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant case
The XBB variant is a recombinant of the BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 sub-lineages and has already caused substantial harm in the US.
Philippine Coast Guard finds claims of Chinese boat crew ‘suspicious’
Aside from the lack of proper identification for the crew members, the vessel did not have pertinent documents for its operations.
Hope flickers for victims as ICC to resume investigating Duterte drug war
However, since the ICC heavily relies on the cooperation of member-states, lawyer Kristina Conti thinks the road to justice will be “long and winding.”
Philippines to deport two of four high-profile Japanese fugitives
The four Japanese fugitives are wanted in their country for a series of robberies, theft, and fraud.
Philippines agriculture dept eyes P125/kilo suggested retail price for onions
At the height of the supply shortfall, the price of onion skyrocketed to as high as P700 per kilo in some parts of the country.
Philippines coast guard steps up presence in South China Sea
Beijing claims much of the South China Sea, where about $3 trillion in ship-borne trade passes annually, with the area becoming a flashpoint for Chinese and US tensions.
Securing Manila’s future water supply
The decades-long delay in implementation highlights the need for the government to improve its procedures in obtaining permits for crucial projects.
Increasing American bases may not bring the Philippines safety
By strengthening its military presence in the Philippines, the paper says the US doubtlessly hurts regional stability and increases regional tensions.
Philippines social media craze: Survey finds 77% of Filipinos more engaging online than in real life
However, as the pandemic started taking a heavy toll on people’s lives in 2020, nine in 10 respondents are more dependent on their mobile phones for leisure now than two years…