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PH eyes Norway’s bottle-return system to cut plastic waste

By Marita Moaje MANILA – The Philippines is exploring Norway’s Deposit-Return Scheme (DRS) for single-use

Budget deficit steady at P249B in September as revenue growth outpaces spending

MANILA – The national government’s budget deficit was steady at PHP248.9 billion in September this

Government seizes P11.6B in smuggled agricultural goods amid intensified crackdown

(Photo courtesy of PNA) MANILA, Philippines – The government has confiscated Php 11.6 billion worth

Senate to remove unconstitutional spending provisions from 2027 budget

(Photo courtesy of Senate) MANILA, Philippines – The Senate will exclude two spending provisions declared

Sen. Robin Padilla defends China, says Chinese officials never issued threats

(Photo courtesy of Senate) MANILA, Philippines – Senator Robin Padilla defended China amid concerns over

160 Cebu City families secure housing lot rights after decades of uncertainty

(Photo courtesy of PNA) CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 160 urban poor families

Oil prices climb over 2% as attack on Saudi oil field raises supply concerns

(Photo courtesy of Anadolu) ISTANBUL, Türkiye – Global oil prices climbed more than 2 percent

Beneco steps up vegetation clearing, firebreak construction ahead of El Niño

(Photo courtesy of PNA) BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) has intensified

Bangsamoro’s tax revenue share set to increase by P838 million in 2027 budget

MANILA, Philippines – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is set to receive

SolGen urges suspension of disputed 2026 fund releases pending SC ruling

(Photo courtesy of PNA) MANILA, Philippines – Solicitor General Darlene Marie Berberabe on Thursday, October

PNP chief satisfied with Laos drug shipment probe, pushes for airtight case

(DC file photo) MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez

ICCP executive sees PSEi returning to 6,000 level by end-2026

MANILA, Philippines – An executive of a local investment firm expressed optimism Thursday, October 22,
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