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PSA’s “Business Preparedness Amid Earthquake Risk in Metro Manila” discusses the potential risks and impact of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Metro Manila, a potentially disastrous earthquake that occurs every 300-400 from the West Valley Fault. The report touches on the disastrous aftermath that could follow the earthquake, as already assessed by experts, to the …

The Philippine economy’s inflation rate saw another increase in November 2024 as it stood at 2.5 percent from 2.3 percent in October 2024. The slight increase reflects the impacts of higher food prices as major weather disturbances challenged domestic food ...

The public spat between the country’s top officials prompted reactions from business groups, religious organizations, and concerns from corners of civil society, who have labeled the issue as a growing concern. These groups claim that this conflict could undermine investor ...

Developments from the last two weeks in Syria serve as a stark reminder that seemingly “frozen” conflicts can unexpectedly and swiftly reignite. The collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, following rapid advances by rebel forces, marks a pivotal moment in ...

The Philippines and China clashed anew in the West Philippine Sea after almost three months of relative calm in the contested waterway. The three successive incidents in the last two weeks follow the passage of new Philippine maritime laws and ...

A weak global economy with a strong local demand for capital goods and raw materials drove the trade deficit to a negative USD 5.09 billion this September 2024, analysts say. According to the national statistics, raw materials and intermediate goods ...

The deferment of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is becoming even more likely as the national government makes it clear that it wants the elections postponed. Significant political and legal concerns are ...

Vice President Sara Duterte failed to appear on November 29 over the subpoena issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) citing a schedule conflict caused by last-minute cancellation of a panel hearing at the House of Representatives’ inquiry on ...

The Philippine economy grew by 5.2 percent in the third quarter of 2024, due to impacts of disruptive weather disturbances on agriculture and government spending. This is slower compared to the gross domestic product (GDP) recorded for the same quarter ...

US President-elect Trump has signaled his intentions to impose tariffs on goods coming in to the US as part of his economic agenda, with a rumored 60 percent tariff to be imposed on China and a 10 to 20 percent ...

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) denied allegations of a data breach involving the eGovPH application. On Friday, November 8, over 200,000 know-your-customer (KYC) user data were allegedly accessed and ...

Vice President Sara Duterte has publicly threatened the lives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez, marking what observers say is heightened escalation of tensions between the Philippines’ top national leaders Read the ...

Over the weekend, numerous GCash users reported unauthorized transactions and unexplained deductions, resulting in missing funds to their accounts. Affected users shared their experience on social media, describing emptied accounts and transactions involving several “unidentified” numbers. According to cybersecurity watchdog ...

The Philippines’ inflation rate slightly increased to 2.3 percent in October 2024, driven by higher prices in food, non-alcoholic beverages, and transport. Despite the uptick, economists note the rise in inflation as aligned with market expectations. Inflation also remains within ...

Analysts continue to foresee that a second Trump presidency may bring uncertainty to U.S. foreign policy globally but minimal changes for the Philippines. A Trump return is expected to maintain stable U.S.-Philippine relations despite some uncertainties in trade policy.  Read ...

To no surprise, the House appears set to launch impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte over her alleged misuse of confidential funds. House Committee Head on Good Government Joel Chua said that the Vice President can be impeached for the ...

To no surprise, the House appears set to launch impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte over her alleged misuse of confidential funds. House Committee Head on Good Government Joel Chua said that the Vice President can be impeached for the ...

The Senate recently filed a resolution aiming to defer the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro region from 2025 to 2026 almost two weeks after the Bangsamoro Parliament issued a resolution seeking to postpone the polls in the region. The course of this initiative will ...

The Philippine National Police (PNP) recently reported a 60 percent decrease in nationwide index crime rate for the first two years of the Marcos administration. PSA Analysts note that the recent statement has political significance, as it compares the index crime ...