Trump remarks jolt global markets
Sharp swings in U.S. stocks are increasingly being tied to the words and online posts of Donald Trump, with traders reacting quickly to signals on policy,…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
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Mico Virata covers banks, economics, trade, agriculture, and public policy. Drawing on his background in the social sciences, he delivers clear and engaging stories that explain how government policies, industries, and global markets shape the Philippine economy and affect everyday Filipinos.
Sharp swings in U.S. stocks are increasingly being tied to the words and online posts of Donald Trump, with traders reacting quickly to signals on policy,…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
Ayala Group's electronics manufacturing arm Integrated Microelectronics Inc. (IMI), has returned to profitability in 2025 after completing a multi-year…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
More than half a million Filipinos previously without legal identity have now been formally registered, as the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) expands…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
Global energy markets and diplomatic channels rattled on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran could initiate contact to restart…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. sounded the alarm over a convergence of global disruptions now testing food systems, saying climate…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
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Mico Virata · · 2 min read
A steady, long-term approach to property development continues to define PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC), as the company focuses on sustaining value across its…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
A coordinated push to strengthen both workforce skills and digital security is underway in Cagayan, following new partnerships led by the Philippine Chamber of…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
Alphabet Inc., the parent firm of Google is committing up to $40 billion to artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, strengthening a partnership that also…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
The Philippines is repositioning its trade strategy following gains at the 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference, with officials shifting…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read