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REVENGE SPENDING. People purchase some ready-to-wear dresses manufactured locally at Quiapo, Manila on Thursday, as the economy expanded 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported said on Thursday. Danny Pata  The economy grew by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2023, slower than …

Former First Lady Imelda Marcos, mother of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is “recovering well” after undergoing angioplasty, her daughter, Senator Imee Marcos, said Thursday. “Haha, successful angioplasty, had stent put in and recovered quickly,” Senator Marcos said in a text message to Manila Standard. “My mother Mrs. Imelda R. Marcos …

At a Glance The Philippines’ economic performance under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has impressed visiting members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Speaker Martin Romualdez (center, back row) briefs International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission members on the reforms being implemented by the Philippine government. …

‘Iqama’ holders exempt from entry ban sparked by labor row The Kuwaiti government has imposed an entry ban on all Filipinos, except those with an “iqama” or residence permit, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday. DFA Assistant Secretary Paul Cortes, in an interview with CNN Philippines, said the ban …

PNP Regional Office Director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin (left) and Col. Joey Escanillas, 302nd Brigade commander. (Contributed photo) DUMAGUETE CITY – The 302nd Brigade of the Philippine Army and the Police Regional Office 7 on Friday afternoon jointly vowed to step up measures against illegal drugs and illegal gambling, with focus on …

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) spearheaded on Friday, May 12, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a tunnel that will improve the services of Angat Dam. (MWSS / File photo by MANILA BULLETIN) According to MWSS, the Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project Tunnel No. 5 will ensure …

BACK FROM LABUAN BAJO. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. salutes the troops at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on May 11 as he returned from a successful participation in the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Alfred Frias  Labuan Bajo, Indonesia—The Association of Southeast …

Photo from DPWH MANILA – The Korean government has indicated interest in extending loans to finance at least four projects in Central Luzon and Central Visayas, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Friday. Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain, in-charge of DPWH infrastructure flagship projects under the “Build, Better, …

At a Glance President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was a success He said it was indeed a successful regional meet as “it charted new directions” for the region During his participation, Marcos said he was able to emphasize the importance of …

Interpol has already issued a notice against fugitive lawmaker Arnolfo Teves as the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is poised to seek the cancellation of his passport to force the congressman to return to the Philippines to face murder charges filed against him. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday …