
ASEAN investors cautious amid ME conflict, tariffs
MACTAN, Cebu — As the Middle East war continues, and tariff woes remain, investors in the ASEAN region are more cautious, Philippine Trade and Industry…
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MACTAN, Cebu — As the Middle East war continues, and tariff woes remain, investors in the ASEAN region are more cautious, Philippine Trade and Industry…
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External debt, meanwhile, jumped 4.81 percent to P5.95 trillion from P5.68 trillion, as the peso’s depreciation inflated the peso equivalent of foreign…
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‘We’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal.’
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Russia this week declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between 8 and 9 May to coincide with its commemorations of World War II Victory Day.
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The ruling is significant because it draws the line between moral expectation and criminal culpability.
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MACTAN, CEBU — The Philippines is aiming to sign its free trade agreement with the European Union by the third quarter, with officials positioning the deal as…
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Philippine economic growth slowed further at the start of 2026, extending last year’s second-half slump as the Marcos Jr. administration continues to grapple…
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MACTAN, Cebu — European business leaders said the Philippines has made significant progress in sustainability policies and attracting green investments, but…
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Vice President Sara Duterte said corruption and weak competitiveness continue to undermine investor confidence in the Philippines.
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ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors recognized financial health as a regional priority and agreed to develop a regional financial health…
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Amid the global energy problem brought about by the Middle East crisis, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gather in Cebu tomorrow, May 8,…
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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Petron Corp.’s first-quarter net income fell 56 percent to P1.8 billion from P4 billion a year earlier, dragged by refinery disruptions and a sharp surge in…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urged faster rollout of government aid to cushion the impact of rising fuel and commodity prices, warning that funding should not…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered measures to bring down rice prices as inflation surged, with officials citing rising fuel costs — not supply…
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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — ASEAN leaders will convene this week to a scaled-down, “bare bones” setup as tensions in the Middle East have forced a shift in both the…
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Vice President Sara Duterte believes she is being increasingly abandoned by her political allies and only her family has remained her constant source of…
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