Glossary

171 words you met as dotted underlines in our stories: the meaning, plus why it mattered in that story. It grows every day.

10-year Treasury yieldMarkets

Interest on 10-year U.S. government bonds; a global benchmark for borrowing costs.
In this story Briefly hit 5.364%.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

10-year yieldMarkets

Interest rate on 10-year U.S. government bonds; a global benchmark.
In this story Highest since 2002.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

AboitizPowerBusiness

Power-generation arm of the Aboitiz group.
In this story Sold two barges.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

AetaSociety

Indigenous people living in parts of Luzon.
In this story Protested possible displacement.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

age verificationTech

Checks to confirm a user's age online.
In this story Would be required of platforms.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

all shares indexMarkets

Index tracking all listed stocks on the Philippine exchange.
In this story Rose 1.46%.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

AMLCAgency

Short for Anti-Money Laundering Council.
In this story Buenaventura heads it.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

Anti-Money Laundering CouncilAgency

Government body that analyses reports of suspicious transactions to detect money laundering.
In this story Its executive director testified.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

Anti-POGO ActLaw

Law passed in 2025 to ban and penalise offshore gaming operations.
In this story Cited as legal backdrop to the raids.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

AraghchiPerson

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister.
In this story Presented the seven-day plan.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

Armed Forces of the PhilippinesAgency

The country's military.
In this story It joined the operation.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

ASEANPolitics

Association of Southeast Asian Nations; the Philippines is chair in 2026.
In this story Summit in Manila Nov 15 to 17.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

Asian GamesSports

Multi-sport event held every four years among Asian countries.
In this story Philippines won 29 medals.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

Bangko SentralAgency

The Philippine central bank, short for Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
In this story Its rules were cited in a ruling.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

Bangko Sentral ng PilipinasAgency

The central bank; sets interest rates and watches inflation.
In this story Its estimate range was 6.4 to 7.4%.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

barangayPolitics

The smallest local government unit in the Philippines.
In this story About 42,000 exist.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

basis pointMarkets

One hundredth of a percentage point.
In this story BPI sees 25 basis points.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

basis pointsMarkets

Hundredths of a percentage point.
In this story 25 basis points is a quarter-point hike.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

Batang LigtasLaw

Proposed law on child safety online.
In this story DOJ backs age checks.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

BIRAgency

Short for Bureau of Internal Revenue.
In this story Issued a letter of authority.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

block salesMarkets

Large share trades negotiated off the main order book.
In this story Excluded from the Inquirer's figure.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

BMIData

Fitch Solutions' research unit that publishes country forecasts.
In this story Sees a hike to 5.25%.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

bookbuildingMarkets

Process of gauging investor demand to set an IPO price.
In this story Oversubscribed several times.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

BPIBusiness

Bank of the Philippine Islands, a major lender.
In this story Expects two more hikes.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

BrentEnergy

International crude oil benchmark from the North Sea.
In this story About $100.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

briberyLaw

Offering or accepting money to influence an official act.
In this story Charge House prosecutors plan to drop.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

Bureau of ImmigrationAgency

Government agency that controls entry, stay and deportation of foreigners.
In this story It led the Zamboanga Sibugay raids.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

Bureau of Internal RevenueAgency

The tax-collection agency.
In this story Its witness testified on income.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

Cale88 Foods Corp.Business

A company linked to the vice president's husband, named in testimony.
In this story Subject of the ₱319 million allegation.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

CiriumData

Aviation analytics firm that tracks flights.
In this story Counted 169 cancelled departures.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

CME FedWatchMarkets

Tool showing market odds of Fed rate moves from futures prices.
In this story Source of the hike odds.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

Commission on AppointmentsPolitics

Congressional body that confirms presidential appointees.
In this story Villar took Zubiri's seat.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

Commission on AuditAgency

Constitutional body that audits government spending.
In this story Ordered a ₱73 million return.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

Commission on ElectionsAgency

Constitutional body that runs elections.
In this story Would be disrupted by a restraining order.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

core inflationEconomy

Inflation excluding volatile food and energy prices, showing underlying pressure.
In this story 4.7% in September.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

covered and suspicious transactionsLaw

Bank reports on large cash transactions and on activity that looks unusual.
In this story Totalled ₱4.4 billion.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

crimes against humanityLaw

Widespread or systematic attacks on civilians, such as murder.
In this story The charge in the Duterte case.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

cross-examinationLaw

Questioning of a witness by the opposing side.
In this story Defense questioned the AMLC director.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

Data Privacy ActLaw

Law protecting personal data.
In this story Defense objected to showing tax returns.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

Department of EnergyAgency

Government department that oversees fuel and power supply.
In this story Publishes weekly fuel ranges.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

Department of Migrant WorkersAgency

Government agency for overseas Filipino workers.
In this story Issues advisories to OFWs.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

destabilizationPolitics

Efforts, real or alleged, to weaken a government.
In this story Barbers raised the possibility.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

dieselEnergy

Fuel used by trucks, buses and jeepneys.
In this story Falls ₱1.30 a litre.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

DiscordTech

Chat and voice app popular with gamers.
In this story Its ban was reversed.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

dry spellClimate

21-60% below-average rainfall for three straight months.
In this story A risk in early 2027.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

El NiñoClimate

Warming of Pacific waters that usually brings drier weather to the Philippines.
In this story Expected to strengthen.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

Expanded Career Progression SystemEducation

Scheme that lets teachers move up in rank and pay.
In this story About 82,000 promoted.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

Family CodeLaw

The law on marriage and family relations.
In this story Article 26(2) covers foreign divorce.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

Federal ReserveAgency

The U.S. central bank.
In this story Raised rates in September.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

FIBASports

International Basketball Federation.
In this story Asian Games are not a FIBA-sanctioned event.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

fit to stand trialLaw

Able to understand the proceedings and assist the defense.
In this story Found by the ICC.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

Flag FirstLaw

Proposed bill, as described by Sen. Go, to put national team duty first.
In this story Being explored.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

Forbes Global CEO ConferenceBusiness

Annual gathering of chief executives held in Singapore.
In this story Marcos spoke there.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

foreign outflowsMarkets

Net selling of local shares by foreign investors.
In this story About ₱1.25 billion on Friday.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

foreign-currency accountsFinance

Bank deposits held in currencies such as dollars.
In this story The topic of an objection.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

forensic accountantLaw

Accountant who analyses financial records for use as evidence in court.
In this story Cabrera testified for the prosecution.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

GatchalianPerson

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, Senate President.
In this story Asked about money laundering.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

GCashBusiness

Popular Philippine mobile wallet app.
In this story Its parent is going public.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

Gilas PilipinasSports

The men's national basketball team.
In this story Eliminated early at the Asian Games.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

goldMarkets

Precious metal investors buy as a safe haven.
In this story Slipped 0.13%.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

hierarchy of courtsLaw

Rule that cases usually start in lower courts before the Supreme Court.
In this story OSG says petitioner skipped it.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

HontiverosPerson

Sen. Risa Hontiveros, a senator-judge.
In this story Said some remitters have state ties.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

House of RepresentativesPolitics

Lower chamber of Congress; starts the budget bill.
In this story Wants to add road funds.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

House prosecutorsLaw

Members of the House of Representatives who argue the impeachment case.
In this story They plan to drop one charge.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

HouthiSecurity

Iran-backed armed group in Yemen.
In this story Claimed the missile attacks.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

human traffickingLaw

Recruiting or holding people by force, fraud or coercion for exploitation.
In this story Investigators are checking for it.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

impeachmentLaw

Process to charge and try a high official; in the Philippines the Senate acts as the court.
In this story Sara Duterte is on trial.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

impeachment courtLaw

The Senate sitting as a court to try an impeached official.
In this story Hearing Day 33.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

impeachment trialLaw

Senate trial of an impeached official.
In this story Day 34 on October 6.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

inflationEconomy

How fast prices are rising over a year.
In this story Due Tuesday.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

International Criminal CourtLaw

The Hague-based court that tries genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
In this story Found Duterte fit for trial.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

International Energy AgencyAgency

Paris-based body of energy-importing countries.
In this story Agreed to speed up stock releases.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

intertropical convergence zoneWeather

Band where winds from both hemispheres meet, bringing rain.
In this story Causing showers.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

IPOMarkets

Initial public offering; a company's first sale of shares to the public.
In this story Priced at ₱6.60.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

keroseneEnergy

Fuel used for lamps, stoves and some heating.
In this story Rises ₱3.30 a litre.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

King Khalid International AirportGeography

Riyadh's main airport.
In this story Targeted on October 6 and 7.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

labor force participationEconomy

Share of working-age people who are working or looking for work.
In this story 64% in August.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

LacsonPerson

Sen. Panfilo Lacson, a senator-judge.
In this story Urged caution on the findings.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

Land Transportation OfficeAgency

Government agency that licenses drivers and vehicles.
In this story Suspended the rider's license.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

letter of authorityLaw

BIR document that authorises an audit of a taxpayer.
In this story Issued for one of the spouses.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

liquidityMarkets

How easily cash and assets move in markets.
In this story Tight liquidity is a worry for stocks.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

low-pressure areaWeather

Weather disturbance that can become a storm.
In this story Low chance of developing.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

Lufthansa GroupBusiness

German airline group including Lufthansa and Swiss.
In this story Suspended Riyadh flights to Oct 16.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

MacalintalPerson

Romulo Macalintal, election lawyer who filed the petition.
In this story Seeks to stop the law.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

majorityPolitics

The bloc of senators that controls leadership and committees.
In this story Now 14 of 24.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

manager's checksFinance

Checks issued by a bank against its own funds, often bought with cash.
In this story ₱96 million+ in joint deposits.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

Manases CarpioPerson

Lawyer and husband of Vice President Sara Duterte.
In this story Linked to the company.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

minimum wageLabour

Lowest daily pay allowed by law, set by regional wage boards.
In this story Up to ₱45 more in Calabarzon.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

minutesFinance

Written record of a central bank meeting, released weeks later.
In this story Released October 7.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

Monetary BoardAgency

The BSP's policy-making body that decides interest rates.
In this story Meets October 22.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

money launderingLaw

Hiding the origin of illegal money by moving it through legitimate channels.
In this story The AMLC needs a predicate crime.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

MORE PowerBusiness

Electricity distribution company in Iloilo City.
In this story Received the barges.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

MyntBusiness

Parent company of GCash, a mobile wallet.
In this story Pricing its IPO.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

national energy emergencyPolicy

Declaration under Executive Order 110 giving the government extra powers over fuel supply.
In this story In force since March 24.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

National Security CouncilAgency

Advisory body that helps the President on national security.
In this story Will look into the flows.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

naturalizationLaw

Process of granting citizenship to a foreigner, used to add players to national teams.
In this story Boatwright's papers not complete.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

NBIAgency

National Bureau of Investigation, the Justice department's investigative arm.
In this story It joined the raid.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

NCAPTransport

No-Contact Apprehension Policy; fines motorists based on camera footage.
In this story Resumed in four cities.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

net worthFinance

Total assets minus debts.
In this story ₱98.66 million declared in 2025.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

New Clark CityGeography

Planned government township in Tarlac and Pampanga north of Manila.
In this story Proposed site for a Pax Silica hub.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

Office of the Solicitor GeneralAgency

Government's lawyer before the courts.
In this story Asked the court to reject the petition.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

oil-firedEnergy

Power plants that burn oil to make electricity.
In this story The barges were idle.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

OmbudsmanAgency

Government office that investigates and prosecutes public officials.
In this story Began a preliminary investigation.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

overallotmentMarkets

Extra shares that underwriters may sell if demand is strong.
In this story Would lift the deal to about ₱60.9 billion.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

PAGASAAgency

The Philippine weather bureau.
In this story Issued rain warnings.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

paid-up capitalFinance

Money shareholders have actually put into a company.
In this story Only ₱125,000.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

Palace Press OfficerAgency

Official spokesperson for the President's office.
In this story Claire Castro commented.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

PangilinanPerson

Sen. Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan, a member of the impeachment court.
In this story Said no timetable has been set.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

Pax SilicaPolicy

U.S.-led initiative on AI, semiconductors and supply chain security.
In this story Marcos said he is excited about it.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

payrollsEconomy

Count of jobs added in the U.S. economy in a month.
In this story Only 29,000 added.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

PBASports

Philippine Basketball Association, the pro league.
In this story Supplied the all-PBA roster.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

PhilHealthAgency

State health insurer.
In this story Partners with DepEd.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

Philippine AirlinesBusiness

The flag-carrier airline.
In this story Cancelled Riyadh flights.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

Philippine Area of ResponsibilityWeather

Zone monitored by PAGASA for tropical cyclones.
In this story Koguma stays outside.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

Philippine Statistics AuthorityAgency

Agency that publishes inflation and other official statistics.
In this story Releases the figure today.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

Philippine Stock ExchangeMarkets

The country's main stock exchange.
In this story Where Mynt will list.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

PhilRatingsBusiness

Philippine Rating Services Corp., a local credit rating agency.
In this story Moody's bought a stake.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

PMIEconomy

Purchasing managers' index; a reading above 50 means growth, below 50 means contraction.
In this story Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.6.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

POCSports

Philippine Olympic Committee, the national Olympic body.
In this story Invited to the Senate hearing.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

POGOLaw

Philippine offshore gaming operator; online casinos serving mostly foreign players, banned in 2024.
In this story The raided sites were linked to the industry.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

pole vaultSports

Track-and-field event where athletes clear a bar using a pole.
In this story EJ Obiena set a Games record.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

policy rateEconomy

The central bank's benchmark rate that guides borrowing costs.
In this story Expected to rise to 5.25%.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

predicate crimeLaw

The underlying crime that produces the money in a laundering case.
In this story Not yet identified.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

presiding officerLaw

Senator who runs the impeachment court's session.
In this story Chiz Escudero ruled on objections.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

preventive suspensionLaw

Temporary removal of an official while a case is ongoing.
In this story Estrada's since June 22.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

PSCSports

Philippine Sports Commission, the government sports agency.
In this story Invited to the Senate hearing.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

PSEiMarkets

Philippine Stock Exchange index, the benchmark of the 30 largest listed companies.
In this story It fell for a fifth day.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

public offerMarkets

Period in which ordinary investors can buy shares in an IPO.
In this story Runs October 6 to 12.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

public worksPolitics

Senate committee overseeing infrastructure budgets.
In this story Villar now chairs it.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

QalibafPerson

Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament and chief negotiator.
In this story Set out Iran's conditions.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

rate hikeEconomy

Raising the benchmark interest rate to cool prices.
In this story Possible later in October.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

record-lowMarkets

The weakest level ever recorded.
In this story Peso at ₱62.90.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

RectoPerson

Ralph Recto, Executive Secretary.
In this story Met Marcos on prices.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

remittancesFinance

Money sent from one place or person to another.
In this story Came from China and Hong Kong.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

RemolonaPerson

Eli Remolona Jr., governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
In this story Expects a fourth-quarter peak.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

Republic Act 12326Law

Law that moved the barangay and SK elections to 2028.
In this story Challenged in the Supreme Court.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

RicafortPerson

Michael Ricafort, chief economist at RCBC bank.
In this story Said hikes could follow.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

Rules of CourtLaw

Procedures followed by Philippine courts.
In this story The Supreme Court amended them.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

S&P 500Markets

Index of 500 large U.S. companies.
In this story Rose 0.66%.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

SALNLaw

Statement of assets, liabilities and net worth that public officials must file yearly.
In this story The vice president's was compared with her income.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

Sangguniang KabataanPolitics

Youth councils in barangays, elected alongside barangay officials.
In this story Election moved to 2028.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

SBPSports

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the national basketball federation.
In this story Its director spoke at the hearing.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

second quarterEconomy

April to June.
In this story Growth was 2.3%.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

Security BankBusiness

A major Philippine commercial bank.
In this story Its official testified on the closed accounts.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

Senate impeachment courtLaw

The Senate sitting as a court to try an impeached official.
In this story It has set no verdict date.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

Senate majorityPolitics

The bloc of senators that controls leadership and committees.
In this story Villar joined it.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

special non-working daysLabor

Days when work is not required and no pay is guaranteed unless company policy says so.
In this story Declared in 10 localities.
First appeared · No. 4 (2026-10-08)

Strait of HormuzGeography

Narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman; about a fifth of world oil passes through.
In this story Iran says it stays shut.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

supportMarkets

A price level where buyers have tended to step in.
In this story 5,584 to 5,600 for the PSEi.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

Supreme CourtLaw

The country's highest court.
In this story Lifted a restraining order.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

system loss chargeEnergy

Part of electricity bills covering power lost in delivery.
In this story VAT removed.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

technical reboundMarkets

Price bounce driven by trading patterns, not new news.
In this story Acoba's description.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

Tim ConePerson

Head coach of Gilas Pilipinas.
In this story Told the hearing about absent players.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

Trading EconomicsData

Website that collects economic data and forecasts from many countries.
In this story Source of the breakdown.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

Trading EdgeBusiness

Philippine stock research and brokerage group.
In this story Acoba is from there.
First appeared · No. 6 (2026-10-10)

Treasury yieldsMarkets

Interest paid on U.S. government bonds; high yields draw money away from emerging markets.
In this story One reason for the weak peso.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

trial briefLaw

A party's written summary of its case and evidence.
In this story Where incidents were added.
First appeared · No. 7 (2026-10-11)

Trial Chamber IIILaw

The ICC panel of judges assigned to hear the Duterte trial.
In this story Issued the fitness ruling.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

TrillanesPerson

Antonio Trillanes IV, former senator and critic of the Duterte family.
In this story Made the allegations on Oct 2.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

turnoverMarkets

Total value of shares traded in a session.
In this story ₱5.56 billion on Friday.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

two-thirdsLaw

Share of senators (16 of 24) needed to convict.
In this story Required for conviction.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

UN MonthSociety

October observance of the United Nations' work.
In this story Launched Monday.
First appeared · No. 2 (2026-10-06)

unemploymentEconomy

Share of workers without a job who are looking for one.
In this story Rose to 4.2% in the U.S.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

unexplained wealthLaw

Assets that cannot be matched to declared income.
In this story The current stage of the trial.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

UOBBusiness

United Overseas Bank, a Singapore-based lender.
In this story Sees three hikes.
First appeared · No. 3 (2026-10-07)

UPLIFTPolicy

Government program for sectors hit by the Middle East war.
In this story Existing relief measure.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

value-added taxEconomy

A consumption tax on goods and services, 12 percent in the Philippines.
In this story Removed from a power-bill charge.
First appeared · No. 5 (2026-10-09)

WTIEnergy

West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. crude oil benchmark.
In this story Closed at $91.11.
First appeared · No. 1 (2026-10-05)

Wuhan OpenSports

WTA 1000 tennis tournament in China.
In this story Eala's next event.
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PhilHealth's primary care programme that lets members register with a clinic.
In this story Now extended to schools.
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Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, the Majority Leader.
In this story Moved to admit Villar.
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