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Top voter priorities remain economic – SWS survey

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As the May 2025 elections draw near, a new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that Filipinos continue to prioritize economic and social welfare issues in choosing their candidates—emphasizing the critical role of voter discernment in safeguarding democratic rights.

Philippines jobless rate eases to 4.3% in January

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The Philippines' unemployment rate decreased to 4.3 percent in January, down from 4.5 percent in the same period last year, as the economy continued to create more jobs to accommodate new entrants to the labor force, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) report on Thursday.

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Gov’t to pilot electric and hybrid ferries for cleaner, cost-effective sea travel ahead 

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is set to launch a pilot test for electric and hybrid ferries across key Philippine routes, eyeing Iloilo–Bacolod for fully electric vessels and Batangas–Calapan for hybrid units. This initiative follows earlier research by the International Maritime Organization and the World Bank focused on improving the safety and energy efficiency of domestic passenger ferries.

PEZA investment approvals top P309B, nears 14-year record

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The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has surpassed its P300-billion investment target for 2026 and is nearing its highest annual investment approvals in 14 years, with two months left in the year.

BSP delivers 50-basis-point rate hike to 5.50% to tame stubborn inflation

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas elevated its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.50 percent during its October 2026 monetary policy meeting, stepping up its fight against persistent price pressures.

Pampanga hospital inks landmark renewable energy deal with First Gen

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Mother Teresa of Calcutta Medical Center (MTCMC) has signed a renewable energy supply agreement with First Gen, becoming the first hospital in Pampanga to switch to clean power under the government’s Retail Aggregation Program.

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