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DFA to open application window for FSO exam Sept. 16

Manila, Sept. 11 -- Filipinos aspiring to be diplomats may start submitting their applications for the 2027 Foreign Service Officer Examinations (FSOE) on Sept. 16. The Department of Foreign Affairs ... Read More


48% of Filipinos hopeful of better living conditions - survey

Manila, Sept. 11 -- Nearly half, or 48 percent of Filipinos, are optimistic that their quality of life will improve in the next 12 months, a recent study by the Social Weather Survey (SWS) showed. Th... Read More


BIR, IMF partner to improve PH tax compliance risk management

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is cooperating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to establish a modern and data-driven tax compliance system in the Philippines. The ... Read More


PH tells China to cease illegal occupation of Mischief, Subi

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday told China to immediately cease illegal occupation of Mischief Reef and Subi Reef, asserting the Philippines' sovereign rights and... Read More


PH among top affordable retirement destinations in the world

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The Philippines was listed in the global top 10 best destinations for retirees, securing a high score of 95.1 in general affordability and 91 for housing affordability. In the rec... Read More


Aussie investors visit PH to explore possible energy, infra deals

Manila, Sept. 8 -- Four leading Australian institutional investors are set to explore new investment opportunities in energy, infrastructure, and other strategic sectors in the Philippines, the Austra... Read More


Sarangani, GenSan woo firms to invest in tourism, retirement places

Manila, Sept. 5 -- Foreign and local businesses are urged to invest in tourism and retirement facilities in Sarangani and General Santos City, being two of Mindanao's most underrated destinations for ... Read More


Australia affirms support for Bangsamoro democracy ahead polls

Manila, Sept. 4 -- Australia will continue its longstanding partnership and support for the Bangsamoro, the Australian Embassy in Manila said on Friday ahead of the historic parliamentary elections in... Read More


ASEAN must work to capture USD6.8-T global wellness economy - exec

Manila, Sept. 4 -- Southeast Asian countries are urged to work more closely and establish a single "wellness identity" to capture the growing USD6.8-trillion global wellness economy. Philippine Chamb... Read More


8.8K barangays warned vs. rain-induced landslides, floods

Manila, Aug. 29 -- A total of 8,823 barangays nationwide are susceptible to landslides and flooding due to heavy rains, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) warned on Saturday. The agency said the ... Read More