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PH facing growth-price squeeze
Signs of stagflation are surfacing in the Philippine economy as it enters the second quarter of 2026, with private sector economists warning of a precarious mix of stalled growth and surging consumer prices.
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May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos admin exceeds borrowing target in Q1
The Marcos administration’s gross borrowings surged past the P1 trillion threshold in the first quarter as the government aggressively front-loaded its financing requirements to get ahead of rising market volatility.
2 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Peso may crumble to 63 on oil spikes
The peso is at risk of crumbling to a record low of P63 against the United States (US) dollar if a protracted Middle East conflict drives oil prices higher and forces Washington to adopt a more hawkish policy stance.
2 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
VP Sara Duterte impeachment endorsed to House plenary today
The committee report declaring the existence of probable cause in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte will be sponsored in House plenary Monday, May 4, during the resumption of plenary session after the sixweek summer recess.
3 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
UN warns of long-term hikes in local food costs
High food prices in the Philippines are likely to persist over the long term unless the government accelerates the adoption of technologies that reduce dependence on foreign inputs and safeguard local production, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayon's ashfall blankets 52 barangays in Albay
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stepped up road clearing, water delivery, and mask distribution in Albay on Sunday, May 3, as ashfall from Mayon Volcano spread across 52 barangays, with authorities keeping Alert Level 3 in place and enforcing a six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) that prevents the public from entering or staying within the radius of the volcano's crater considered highly dangerous.
5 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
ASEAN, EU to push for reliable, long- term partnership amid energy crisis
The European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must become reliable and long-term partners, especially at a time when Southeast Asia faces mounting economic strain caused by disruptions in energy supply chains, rising production costs, and broader geopolitical uncertainties.
2 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed skepticism it would lead to a deal.
2 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Donelly, Hayashi top Subic tilt
Heavy favorites Canadian Liam Donnelly and Japanese Manami Hayashi dominated the men's and women's division, respectively, of the NTT Asia Triathlon Cup Subic Bay recently.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gov't gets $18.8 M in pandemic support
The World Bank has approved an $18.85-million grant to strengthen the Philippines’ pandemic response, as the country is considered a global hotspot for emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Quiambao conquers 5150 Camiguin race
Bea Quiambao stamped her class as the country’s brightest endurance racing star, delivering a commanding, back-to-back statement performance by ruling the inaugural IRONMAN 5150 Camiguin on Sunday, May 3, here — two months after her triumph at IRONMAN 70.3 Davao.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Davao City hailed as top PH travel destination
World Travel Index's report names best locations to visit
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
NCRPO seizes 20 tons of double dead meat in Marikina raid
The Philippine National Police (PNP)-National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) seized around 20 tons of double dead meat in a raid at a trading facility in Barangay Tañong, Marikina, on Thursday, April 30.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Luzon heat no match for Russian
LCW UAE sprinter cops 2nd lap victory
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Painting the topography of memory
Iris Babao-Uy's 'Through Veiled Eyes' brings viewers to emotional realities
2 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Practical ways to resist foreign united front influence
If influence is the weapon of today’s conflicts, awareness becomes the shield.
3 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Accountability vs confidentiality: The Sara Duterte impeachment vote
Today, the House of Representatives faces a defining moment as it prepares to vote on whether to transmit the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate.
2 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Beyond Labor Day: Rebuilding livelihoods in an energy-constrained economy
Labor Day has always been about honoring workers.
3 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Detour bridge collapses in Ilocos Sur
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has mobilized teams to assess the collapsed Kaliwet bailey detour bridge in Barangay Nalasin, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
NLEX not wasting another opportunity
NLEX has been playing well through the last three conferences and it once again proved that it is one of the up-and-coming teams in the PBA after clinching the first twice-to-beat bonus in the Season 50 Commissioner's Cup.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Friendster is back without algorithms, ads, and a deeper focus on privacy
The hit social media from the 2000s, Friendster, is back, and it’s available to download in the iOS devices, at least for now.
2 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
UP to gather industry, gov't, academia at innovation summit
The University of the Philippines (UP) will bring together leaders from industry, government, and academia for its first Inoblasyon innovation summit, set on May 5 to 6 at the SMX Convention Center Aura in Bonifacio Global City.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Colonia wins 2 silvers at IWF jrs
Angeline Colonia powered her way to a pair of silver medals in the women's 48 kilogram division of the 2026 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Junior Championships in Ismailia, Egypt.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Peace I leave with you
Peace is often understood as freedom from war or public disturbance.
3 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PCG mobilizes assets to drive away 4 Chinese research vessels
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed its ships and aircraft to drive away four Chinese research vessels detected operating in Philippine waters without authorization on Sunday, May 3.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SUVs, house-and-lot properties top Filipino loan preferences-Metrobank
Filipino borrowers continue to favor practical, family-oriented purchases with sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and house-and-lot properties emerging as the top loan choices, according to Metrobank.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Police foil 'paihi' scheme in Batangas
A joint police operation led by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Batangas resulted in the arrest of a male suspect involved in the illegal trading and distribution of petroleum products, locally known as \"paihi,\" on Friday night.
1 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
The world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting Friday.
3 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
How 'Star Wars' was almost never made
A look back on how the sci-fi franchise won fans' hearts
2 min |
May 4, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Gun ban for ASEAN Summit in Lapu-Lapu City starts May 4
A province-wide gun ban will be enforced as part of the strict security measures that will be enforced for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders' Summit on May 7 and 8 in Lapu-Lapu City.
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