Category: General

MANILA: Philippine economic growth is expected to strengthen this year amid easing inflation and a less restrictive monetary policy, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said. In a report released on Monday, AMRO said the growth of the Philippine economy is projected to hit 5.8 percent this year from 5.5 percent in 2023. According to Philippines News Agency, the report is based on AMRO’s Annual Consultation Visit to the Philippines from August 27 to September 6, and data and information available up to November 7. AMRO expects Philippine economic growth to further accelerate to 6.3 percent in 2025. “The upturn

BUTUAN CITY: The Department of Health-Caraga (DOH-13) recorded 185 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 1,718 since tracking began in 1995, an official said Monday. DOH-13 health-education program officer Necson Gamotin shared the data during a press conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency. According to Philippines News Agency, as of June, Agusan del Sur leads the provinces with 293 cases, followed by Surigao del Sur with 225 cases, Surigao del Norte with 136, Agusan del Norte with 122, and Dinagat Islands with 31. Among cities, Butuan recorded the most

TACLOBAN CITY: Cases of dengue fever have been rising in Eastern Visayas, with 14,998 persons infected and 26 deaths as of the third week of November, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday. This is 279 percent higher than the 3,953 cases logged during the same period in 2023 with only nine deaths, according to the DOH’s latest update. According to Philippines News Agency, Leyte province recorded the highest number of cases this year with 4,678; Samar with 3,743; Southern Leyte with 2,661; Eastern Samar with 1,017; Northern Samar with 931; Biliran with 289; Ormoc City with 983; and

Manila: Oil companies have announced adjustments to their pump prices this week, with an increase in gasoline prices and a decrease in diesel and kerosene prices. Starting from 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, several major players, including Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell, will implement a 90-centavo hike in gasoline prices, while diesel prices will see a reduction of 20 centavos. According to Philippines News Agency, Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell will also decrease kerosene prices by 40 centavos. Other oil firms are expected to follow the same pricing adjustments. This adjustment comes as part of the regular pricing strategy

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering filing additional criminal charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, her security personnel, and other staff following an incident on November 23 at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) in Quezon City. “We expect that there will be more cases that will be filed aside from grave coercion, direct assault, and disobedience to persons in authority,” stated PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo during a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Monday. However, Fajardo did not provide further details regarding the nature of these additional charges. According to Philippines News Agency,