ADB and S&P Global Ratings have lowered their economic growth forecasts for the Philippines, citing the prolonged impact of the Middle East crisis, weaker investments, and lingering price pressures. Read more »
Senators on Wednesday overturned Sen. Francis Escudero’s July 6 ruling that fixed at 16 the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, opening the door for a lower conviction threshold when incapacitated senators are excluded from the count. Read more »
The government is moving to ease the impact of rising fuel prices after Finance Secretary Frederick Go signed a resolution seeking the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. Read more »
Thousands of sugarcane farmers in Negros affected by a pest infestation are receiving emergency financial assistance as the government works to help cushion the losses caused by damaged crops. Read more »
Local products from across Laoag City are taking center stage as all 80 barangays come together for a three-day fair at Aurora Park from Sept. 18 to 20. Read more »
Ever noticed that your stomach feels unsettled when you are stressed? Or that a few nights of poor sleep can also throw off the way you feel physically? These everyday experiences are part of why researchers are paying more attention to the connection between the gut and the brain. Read more »
