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April 27, 2026 11 visible stories Economy & Trade

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Economy & Trade 1m ago

Chiz Escudero barred from traveling abroad amid corruption probe

A source tells Rappler that the complaints and precautionary hold departure order request also include businessman Maynard Ngu, Escudero’s friend and campaign donor

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Philippines · rappler.com

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DOE: US extends waiver for purchase of Russian oil

The fresh waiver allowing for the purchase of Russian oil is effective until May 16

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Philippines · rappler.com

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India, New Zealand Ink 'Once-In-A-Generation' Pact: All You Need To Know

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: The pact aims to double bilateral trade to about $5 billion over the next five years.

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Rappler • 1m ago

Chiz Escudero barred from traveling abroad amid corruption probe

A source tells Rappler that the complaints and precautionary hold departure order request also include businessman Maynard Ngu, Escudero’s friend and campaign donor

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Philippines Editors' Pick National News

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Rappler • 1m ago

DOE: US extends waiver for purchase of Russian oil

The fresh waiver allowing for the purchase of Russian oil is effective until May 16

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Philippines Business Economy & Governance

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NDTV World • 1m ago

India, New Zealand Ink 'Once-In-A-Generation' Pact: All You Need To Know

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: The pact aims to double bilateral trade to about $5 billion over the next five years.

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India

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LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the Philippines

Massive fuel price hikes are hurting ordinary Filipinos, small businesses, and various industries

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Philippines National News Overseas Filipinos

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Rappler • 1m ago

[Ask the Tax Whiz] When fuel excise taxes pause

The Philippine Tax Whiz breaks down recent Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issuances that have drawn public attention as fuel prices continue to affect households and businesses in the Philippines

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Philippines Business Consumer Issues

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Activists accused of raiding Israeli weapons factory face trial in Germany

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Pro-Palestine group accused of raiding Elbit factory face trial in Germany

Five European activists known as the 'Ulm Five' are said to have raided a site linked to Israel's largest weapons maker.

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