
APEC pushes trade-friendly rules on non-tariff measures
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has adopted new guidelines aimed at preventing non-tariff measures from becoming unnecessary barriers to trade, as…
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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.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has adopted new guidelines aimed at preventing non-tariff measures from becoming unnecessary barriers to trade, as…
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Plantitos and plantitas could soon turn their pandemic-era gardening hobby into certified careers as the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Technical Education…
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PLDT, Globe Telecom and Converge ICT Solutions are joining forces on a proposed $500-million nationwide submarine cable system, a project that could strengthen…
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has adopted new guidelines aimed at preventing non-tariff measures from becoming unnecessary barriers to trade, as…
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The partnership combines BDO’s financial resources with Discovery’s technology-driven lending platform, allowing the non-bank financing company to deploy…
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Philippine exporters can tap a nearly 680-million consumer market by making better use of ASEAN free trade agreements (FTAs), which can help reduce tariffs,…
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Philippine factory activity strengthened to a five-month high in July as improving demand pushed manufacturers to increase production and new orders, although…
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Philippine exporters of consumer goods to the United States may face shipment delays and added compliance costs as a new US safety regulation requires…
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Malacañang is optimistic about the economy bouncing back, says GDP slump is ‘just temporary; as the government speeds up spending, we hope the economy can…
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Universal Robina Corporation (URC) grew its second-quarter profit by 10 percent as strong demand for its branded food products and animal nutrition business…
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