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 The Philippines year-on-year balance of trade in goods decreased by 1 percent in December 2024, recording a USD 4.14 billion (PHP 241.32 billion) trade deficit compared to the USD 4.18 billion (PHP 243.65 billion) recorded in December 2023. Balance of ...

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested five more Chinese spies allegedly conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations targeting Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Navy activities in Palawan including resupply missions in the West Philippine Sea. The suspects, ...

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) regional police recently reported that at least 29 incidents of gun violence had occurred in the provinces of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur from January 12 to 31, raising security ...

Vice President Sara Duterte is no longer part of the Philippines’ National Security Council (NSC) following the issuance of Executive Order No. 81 on December 30, 2024.   Read the full report here.

The Philippines’ month-on-month unemployment rate declined to 3.2 percent in November 2024 from 3.9 percent in October 2024, reflecting the temporary surge in employment during the holiday season. Read the full report here.

Law enforcement agents arrested Jackaria Siddik Jamani, alias “Ustadz,” the prime suspect believed to be behind the abduction of American national Elliot Eastman in October 2024. Authorities have earlier disclosed that Eastman may have already died shortly after he was abducted. Analysts note ...

Heightened security measures shall be in effect across the Philippines as the election period for the 2025 midterm polls begins this January 12. Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoints manned by members of the police and military are already stationed in several ...

Last Monday, December 9, a brief eruption occurred at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island. Authorities upgraded the volcano’s alert status from Level 2 (increasing unrest) to Level 3 (magmatic unrest). Residents within the six-kilometer radius of the volcano were ...

Authorities began revoking licenses on Sunday, December 15, two weeks before the total ban of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country. The move is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s Executive Order (EO) 74 which imposes an immediate ...

The World Bank tempered its 2024 economic outlook for the Philippines while several other economic research firms project the Philippine economy to grow below the government target of 6.5 to 7.5 percent for 2025. Slower third quarter growth due to severe ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...