
Phl secures P3B U.S. aid as rare exemption from aid freeze
Despite a broad suspension of U.S. foreign assistance under the Trump administration, the Philippines has secured a P3-billion grant. This marks one of the few…
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Despite a broad suspension of U.S. foreign assistance under the Trump administration, the Philippines has secured a P3-billion grant. This marks one of the few…
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Under the deal struck between Presidents Donald Trump and Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippines imposes a 19 percent tariff on US goods entering the country…
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‘The impact will be most felt by specific industries already exporting the affected goods.’
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In all, the Marcos-Trump agreement practically closes the door for the Philippines to trade with other countries.
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While the 1-percent tariff cut may seem underwhelming to the casual observer, the visit’s broader value lies in geopolitical signaling.
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Secretary Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA), provided clarifications on various aspects of the…
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Donald Trump on Tuesday accused his predecessor Barack Obama of treason and called for his prosecution over a report alleging that officials in the…
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While the Supreme Court reviews petitions questioning the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio came to…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that no new defense or security agreements were discussed during his inaugural bilateral meeting…
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Despite the “not-so-appreciated” 19 percent tariffs that United States President Donald Trump imposed on all US-bound Philippine exports, a Canadian business…
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While the US side trumpeted the deal as a bilateral opening, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. clarified that the Philippines has not agreed to a broad…
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Despite facing criticism, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. defended the recent reduction in U.S. tariff rates on Philippine exports — from 20 percent to 19…
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The United States has pledged at least P3 billion ($60 million) in new foreign assistance for the Philippines, marking the first foreign aid announcement under…
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Despite the “not-so-appreciated” 19 percent tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump on all US-bound Philippine exports, a Canadian business…
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The Philippines emerged with one of the most favorable tariff rates in the region following a recalibration of US trade duties under President Donald Trump’s…
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As United States President Donald Trump provided a little leeway on tariff rates — cutting the rate to 19 percent on all US-bound Philippine products — various…
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Officials said they were undergoing medical exams, being issued with new Venezuelan ID cards, and interviewed by the prosecutor’s office.
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