Filipinos should not believe China’s narratives, particularly on the so-called existence of a “gentleman’s agreement,” as these allegations are intended to divert the real issue–that of China’s continuing militarization of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This is the appeal made by Philippine Navy Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, spokesperson of the AFP in the West Philippine […] The post Philippine Navy urges Filipinos to shun China’s “sow and divide” narratives appeared first on Current PH ..read more

Okey. So, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency or PDEA is incorrect. It is not two tons but just 1.4 tons, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Jean Fajardo. The 2 tons figure is just a visual estimate, says Fajardo and the total or real figure is 1.4 tons. So there. Question 1: Who was […] The post Seized 9billion peso Shabu in Alitagtag Batangas: Sinaloa Cartel is back? appeared first on Current PH ..read more

While President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Junior considers his relationship with his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, “complicated,” it’s not the case with his vice president, Sara. Nothing has changed, says the President. The fact is, Ms. Duterte decided to just “work, and work, and work” as a member of the Cabinet. And Bongbong is […] The post Vice President Sara Duterte’s Waning Ratings appeared first on Current PH ..read more

Davao Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez proposes a quick solution to our territorial problem with China. To avert war, he says, the Armed Forces of the Philippines must silently or peacefully withdraw its allegiance to the Chief Executive, who happens to be his former ally, President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Junior. By withdrawing their support, the legislator says […] The post Cong. Alvarez’ Flawed and Dangerous “Logic” appeared first on Current PH ..read more

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) of the local unit of Toronto-listed OceanaGold Corporation. In a statement issued late on Friday, the PSE said it approved the IPO application of OceanaGold Philippines, the operator of the Didipio mine gold-copper mine, to raise around P7.9 billion. The company plans to […] The post PSE clears initial public offering of OceanaGold Philippines appeared first on Current PH ..read more

BSP MAINTAINS POLICY RATES As expected, the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept policy rates steady for the fourth consecutive meeting, but said that the current inflation environment “has shifted slightly higher.” BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said the Monetary Board at its meeting on Monday decided to retain the BSP’s […] The post BSP MAINTAINS POLICY RATES appeared first on Current PH ..read more

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The Philippines’ headline inflation increased to 3.7% in March, higher than the 3.4% in February but lower than the 7.6% in March last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). One of the main drivers of the higher inflation rate in March this year was the high inflation of rice prices, which boosted food […] The post PH inflation rise to 3.7% in March; rice inflation also up to 24.4% appeared first on Current PH ..read more

Amid global trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has revised downward the economic growth target for this year to 6.0 to 7.0 percent, from the previous 6.5 to 7.5 percent. Meanwhile, the growth target for 2025 was narrowed to 6.5 to 7.5 percent from the previous range of 6.5 to 8.0 […] The post DBCC revises downward economic growth targets appeared first on Current PH ..read more