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S&P affirms PH credit ratings, flags flood control drag on GDP growth
S&P Global Ratings on Thursday affirmed the Philippines” investment grade credit with a positive outlook as it expects the country to maintain its external strength and healthy fiscal performance, even as it sees economic growth to post a significant decline this year to 4.8%.
Successful entrepreneurs sustainably help Filipino families rise out of poverty
While NGOs and charity groups have mission statements that claim to uplift the lives of impoverished families, often assistance is restricted by donations and charity funds raised from a multitude of soliciting events and challenged by sustainability.
Miss International 2025: Myrna Esguerra advances to Top 5
Philippine bet Myrna Esguerra is one of the five ladies still in contention for the Miss International 2025 crown!
Miss International 2025: Myrna Esguerra enters Top 20
Myrna Esguerra has advanced to the Top 20 of Miss International 2025!
Miss International 2025: Myrna Esguerra makes it to Top 10
Myrna Esguerra has moved closer to the Miss International 2025 crown after securing a spot in the competition”s Top 10.
Miss International 2025: Myrna Esguerra exudes confidence, grace in swimsuit, evening gown portions
Myrna Esguerra displayed grace and confidence at the Miss International 2025 swimsuit and evening gown portion.
Comelec: BARMM polls may be postponed if no redistricting law passed
The first-ever Bangsamoro parliamentary election may be postponed anew if there is no new redistricting law passed by the end of the month, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said.
Hong Kong fire death toll at 55, hundreds missing; police cite ‘grossly negligent” firm
Hong Kong firefighters brought under control on Thursday a huge blaze in an apartment complex that killed at least 55 and left nearly 300 missing, while police said its cause could have been a “grossly negligent” construction firm using unsafe materials.
Pope Leo arrives in Turkey on closely watched first overseas trip
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday on his first trip outside Italy as leader of the Catholic Church and was expected to make appeals for peace in the Middle East and urge unity among long-divided Christian churches.
SP Sotto denies slashing budgets for congressional districts
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday denied the supposed claims of certain House members that the proposed 2026 budget for their congressional districts were being reduced in the upper chamber.
