
Capital goes where it’s welcome — our neighbors
Global companies do not invest on sentiment or simply because Pinoys speak good English. They invest where they find cheap and reliable power, fast approvals,…
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Global companies do not invest on sentiment or simply because Pinoys speak good English. They invest where they find cheap and reliable power, fast approvals,…
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Civic groups launched yesterday a coalition called “Dapat Isa Lang Movement” to push a genuine Anti-Political Dynasty law, bypassing Congress through a…
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Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has introduced legislation to overhaul the Philippine sugar industry, targeting systemic issues such as…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a criminal complaint Thursday with the Department of Justice against Lobelle Commodities Corp. for allegedly evading…
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ROME, Italy (AFP) — The top United States diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the…
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There are many Franco Mabantas I know — some of them within arm’s length: loud, proud and hollow.
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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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... But Proposals regarding VAT on electricity are under the DOE; what the agency could do, instead, is provide technical input on the potential impact of such…
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The local government of San Jose del Monte aims to restore reliable water service to all households within one year after taking over utility operations…
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Singapore-based Velox Networks is accelerating its push into the Philippine market, banking on regulatory reforms and what it sees as a structural gap in how…
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The United States is considering new oversight measures for artificial intelligence (AI), marking a shift from its earlier hands-off approach as concerns grow…
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EPIRA did not bring about genuine market reform. And amendments are long overdue.
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The Marcos Jr. administration is clearly not averse nor dismissive of the arts and culture, having been generous with its time and resources to nurture various…
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Taiwan’s labor authorities have expanded opportunities for foreign domestic workers following the easing of eligibility rules for household employment, the…
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The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges is considering new guidelines on lawmakers’ absenteeism, including a “no work, no pay” policy, following a…
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If burden-sharing is the principle, then reciprocity, not only in defense, but in economic survivability, should follow.
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To call Charles’ speech a masterclass is an understatement. It was packed with all the wit, humor, candor and acumen that it could bear.
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On 19 April, a clash between government troops and New People’s Army fighters in Toboso, Negros Occidental, left 19 people dead.
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