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China urges Japan to meet its obligations as WWII defeated country

, Dec. 5 -- China on Friday urged Japan to honor its obligations as a defeated nation of World War II, respect the post-war international order, and refrain from actions that could undermine peace and... Read More


AMLC: P13B worth of assets tied to flood control mess now frozen

MANILA, Dec. 5 -- The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Friday said it has secured another freeze order against the assets of a construction firm and several associated entities and individuals ... Read More


BSP bills fetch lower rates amid strong investor demand

MANILA, Dec. 5 -- The 28-day Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas bill (BSPB) registered a lower yield in this week's auction as investors continued to show strong appetite for short-term securities, the BSP r... Read More


PSEi recovers, peso ends sideways on slower November inflation

MANILA, Dec. 5 -- Deceleration of domestic inflation rate last November boosted sentiments in the local bourse, lifting the main index, and the Philippine peso ended the week sideways against the US d... Read More


Up to P1.30 per liter fuel price hike possible next week

MANILA, Dec. 5 -- Oil prices will likely increase by as much as PHP1.30 per liter next week as geopolitical issues linger. Citing price movements as of Thursday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas,... Read More


Xi, Macron hold warm talks in Chengdu, boost China-France ties

, Dec. 5 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron held friendly exchanges on Friday in Dujiangyan, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, highlighting the longstanding cultura... Read More


Inflation eases to 1.5% in November

MANILA, Dec. 5 -- Slower annual uptick of prices of several food items largely contributed to the deceleration of the domestic inflation rate in November 2025 to 1.5 percent from the month-ago's 1.7 p... Read More


Domestic liquidity expands by 8.3% in October - BSP

MANILA, Dec. 5 -- Domestic liquidity expanded at a faster pace in October, rising by 8.3 percent year-on-year to about PHP19.1 trillion, according to preliminary data released by the Bangko Sentral ng... Read More


Bank lending up 10.3% in October

MANILA, Dec. 5 -- Bank lending continued to expand in October, with credit extended by universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) posting a 10.3 percent year-on-year increase, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipi... Read More


FDA warns shoppers: Check toy labels for safer holiday gifts

MANILA, Dec. 5 -- As families prepare for the holiday season, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday urged consumers to carefully inspect toy labels to ensure the health and safety of childr... Read More