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Retirees give Philippines a tourism edge

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The Philippines' recognition as the world's top retirement destination for 2026 is more than a feel-good accolade. It could become a powerful boost for the country's long-stay tourism ambitions and a source of sustained economic activity that extends far beyond traditional vacation spending.

Filipino wellness brands seen driving tourism growth

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The Philippines is betting on its indigenous healing traditions, homegrown beauty brands, and distinctly Filipino approach to well-being to capture a bigger share of the fast-growing global wellness tourism market.

Meta tighten teen safeguards amid rising risks

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As concerns over youth online safety intensify, Meta is rolling out stronger protections for teenage users in the Philippines, placing safety features and parental oversight at the center of its social media platforms.

Eala turns Roman ghost into Berlin triumph

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A few weeks ago in Rome, Elena Rybakina looked less like an opponent and more like a locked door. Alex Eala knocked, searched for answers, and eventually walked away empty-handed.

Tanduay highlights Filipino craftsmanship at DTI Tatak Pinoy Expo 2026

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Tanduay participated in the recent DTI Tatak Pinoy Expo 2026 held at SMX Convention Center Manila, showcasing its 172-year legacy of distilling excellence and innovative Filipino-made products.
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Foreign currency reserves hold firm at $104.8 billion in August

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The country’s foreign currency reserves stood strong at $104.8 billion as of the end of August 2026, driven by higher global gold prices and earnings from foreign investments, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Although government withdrawals to pay off foreign debt offset some gains, the overall buffer remains well above global safety standards.

Fuel prices set to rise sharply; over P5 per liter for diesel and kerosene, P4+ for gasoline

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The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed major across-the-board fuel price hikes taking effect this week, reversing last week’s slight rollback.

Pork prices fall on ASF fears; vaccines, support seen stabilizing industry

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Pork farmgate prices have dropped sharply as domestic hog raisers rush sales ahead of the rainy season to avoid African swine fever (ASF) losses, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Monday. Higher output from last year’s price surge, not imports, drives the shift—production rose 5.6npercent in Q2 while farmgate prices fell nearly 19 percent year-on-year.

Palace says revenues can cover debt as ProGRESS advances

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The Philippine government has enough revenues to service its debt even without the proposed ProGRESS tax package, Malacañang said Monday, as the Marcos administration pushes reforms to strengthen fiscal capacity and provide targeted tax relief.
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