PM: 1MDB debt not fully settled, new borrowing based on need

MANILA, Philippines — Former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno is positioning herself as an alternative to traditional politicians in the next general elections, proposing fiscal reforms to jump-start a slowing economy. Magno, 48, made public last week her intent to run for the Senate in the 2028 polls, embarking on an uphill bid to build name

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has ordered the creation of a carbon market framework that will allow farmers and businesses, even regular folks from communities, to earn additional income by protecting forests, planting trees, and adopting clean energy. Marcos signed, on Oct. 13, Executive Order No. 127 directing the government to establish a national carbon

'We must make sure the right agencies carry out their responsibilities.'

MANILA, Philippines — The Inquirer’s two-part special report on the country’s growing debt, its historical and legal origins as well as impact on government spending and funding for public services won Best News Coverage in the 48th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). The report was written by Krixia Subingsubing, Nyah de Leon and Dexter Cabalza,

Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday said he was hurt by the reported vote of three fellow senators in favor of a petition seeking to unseat him.

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — The province, which was placed under a dengue outbreak two weeks ago, has recorded 16 deaths and 2,572 cases since the start of the year, prompting public schools to implement emergency mosquito-control measures as children and adolescents account for a significant share of infections. The provincial government declared

However, it's still in early stages and no formal talks have been held yet.

MARAWI CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Nine years after the liberation of Marawi from the clutches of Islamic State-aligned militants, the minority Catholic community remains flourishing despite the destruction of their cathedral and Sunday Mass becoming less accessible. Catholic devotees continue to worship wherever they can, holding on to the memories of the destroyed St. Mary’s

Pharmally was not an aberration. It was the purest expression of a pandemic response grounded on impunity, indifference, and greed.

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Thirty-three years after entering the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) as one of its pioneering female cadets, Army Col. Leah Lorenzo-Santiago returned on Saturday as the academy’s first woman commandant of cadets, with a promotion to brigadier general expected soon. Santiago, a summa cum laude graduate of the PMA “Kalasag-Lahi” Class of

All four Vietnamese students competing at the second Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad (FIPhO 2026) won medals, comprising one gold, two silvers and one bronze, the Ministry of Education and Training announced.

A dispute over the city government's debts erupted into a shouting match, with both Bacolod Representative Albee Benitez and a city councilor taking turns in slamming the table as other officials and guests looked on