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Philippine population reach 109-M in 2020

Over a million Filipinos were added to the Philippine population every year for the last five years, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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Boycott of coal-fired projects worldwide looms

More than 100 institutional major investors called on major banks to fight harder against global warming, in particular by cutting funds to projects that involve coal.

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PH & SEA millennials and boomers, guarded about future tech

Generation Z and Gen X in Southeast Asia (SEA), including the Philippines, are less afraid of handling advanced technologies such as biometrics, smart appliances, robotic devices and deepfakes, according to a recent research.

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Metrobank warns about investment scams, shares tips to avoid them

As we approach the second-half of the year, most employees may have already received their mid-year bonuses in their respective payroll accounts. Unfortunately, scammers are also expecting the same. Recently, illegal investment schemes have been lurking around every corner, waiting for the most opportune time to fool you into “investing” your hard-earned money.

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OVP gets highest audit rating 3 years in a row

The Office of Vice President (OVP) Leni Robredo again received the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for three consecutive years.

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Filipino female radio operators to become voice of peace in West Philippine Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy female radio operators when confronting intruders within the country’s territorial waters.

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LandBank merger with UCPB to benefit coco farmers

Coconut farmers and agricultural sector workers stand to benefit from the merger of Land Bank of the Philippines – the largest government bank – and United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB), according to a LandBank executive.

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International tourism not seen rebounding until 2023–UN report

International tourism arrivals are expected to stagnate this year, except in some Western markets, causing up to $2.4 trillion in losses, with a full rebound no earlier than 2023, according to a United Nations (UN) study.

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ARTA reveals top 10 government agencies with highest number of complaints

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has identified the ten government agencies with the highest number of complaints received from the public as of June 10 this year.

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Philippine mulls over hiking biodiesel blend to 4%

The Philippines is looking at increasing the coconut methyl ester (CME) blend in diesel to as much as 4 percent (B4) from the current 2 percent (B2), according to a Global Agricultural Information Network (Gain) report.

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