
Japan eases arms export rules
TOKYO (AFP) — Japan will relax its decades-old restrictions on arms exports, allowing the sale of lethal weapons overseas, government spokesman Minoru Kihara…
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TOKYO (AFP) — Japan will relax its decades-old restrictions on arms exports, allowing the sale of lethal weapons overseas, government spokesman Minoru Kihara…
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If you have done some traveling and seen some of the world, you would be able to tell that our archipelago — blessed abundantly with natural beauty — needs our…
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Ten years ago, Hilary Clinton fairly warned of Donald Trump as commander-in-chief, particularly of him ‘making life or death decisions on behalf of the…
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The Bureau of Customs (BoC) has eased cargo monitoring rules for top-tier accredited traders, removing the need for electronic customs seals for qualified…
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At the elusive enclave of Artelano II along FB Harrison, the vernissage for "In Dialogue" unfolded as a brilliant convergence of form and philosophy.
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With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall…
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Excise taxes on LPG and kerosene are temporarily suspended for three months starting 17 April 2026, but — the DoF and BIR, citing minimal expected relief for…
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil…
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Market expectations are facing multiple outcomes, as economists like to call multiple equilibria or paths.
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Dimsum production workers of Kowloon House in West Avenue, Quezon City continued with their protest on Saturday,alleging low wages and unpaid benefits.
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Former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Atty. Winston Ginez said motorcycle taxis do not require new legislation, noting…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) ended the week on a weaker footing, closing at 5,999.13 (-1.06 percent), slipping below the key 6,000 level as risk…
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The agency said applications will be evaluated based on eligibility and loan status, with priority given to borrowers in good standing who are facing temporary…
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TACLOBAN CITY — Unemployment in Eastern Visayas rose to 7.7 percent in January 2026, about three times higher than the 2.4 percent recorded in the same period…
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The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has welcomed a new customs policy extending importer accreditation to three years, saying the move…
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PBBM must move beyond symbolic communication and deliver tangible, long-term results focusing on economic stability, education, and jobs creation.
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The undersecretary asserted that the DoF’s consideration came down to who would benefit the most from the enactment of such a ruling which, in the case of LPG…
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