BW FILE PHOTOTHE PHILIPPINES imported 2.28 million metric tons (MMT) of rice as of June 20, running ahead of the first half 2023 pace by 22.6%, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).The Philippines imports about 20% of its rice requirement amid insufficient domestic
JASON GOODMAN-UNSPLASHBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry said it is seeking out better-prepared candidates to raise its “conversion rate” of new hires that become permanent employees.IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines President Jack Madrid said
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MARINA TUSHOVA — FIVBCAPITAL1 Solar Energy has brought in a young and talented Russian and four new veteran recruits to beef up its roster with hopes of contending in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference unfurling July 16 after a rough debut a conference
GILAS PILIPINAS — FIBAGILAS PILIPINAS capped its pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) sortie in Europe without a win in two games but with plenty of lessons to bring to the actual battle.The Nationals took the fight to world No. 15 Poland in Saturday night’s friendly in
FILIPINA-JAPANESE Yuka Saso and French partner Celine Boutier lost steam after their second-round sizzler, submitting a two-over 72 that virtually booted them out of contention for the Dow Championship crown Saturday in Midland, Michigan.Reigning US Women’s Open titlist Mmess. Saso and Boutier, who tied the
As expected, LeBron James has decided not to exercise his option on the final year of his contract. Even as it would have paid him $51,415,938 and made him an unrestricted agent after the 2024-25 season, he clearly felt negotiating a new deal would be
FACEBOOK.COM/USEMBASSYPH/By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES should temper its security expectations from the United States and focus on strengthening ties with Asian nations on par with China’s might, amid the unpredictability in the American foreign policy, according to analysts.Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump’s
A COAST guard team helps survivors of another ramming incident in the South China Sea.By Kenneth Christiane L. BasilioTHE CHAIRMAN of the House Committee on Human Rights said he may recommend expelling Chinese diplomats if China is found responsible for human rights violations against Filipino
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO NATIONAL Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) President Ephraim B. Cortez said the case of former Senator Leila M. de Lima is proof that the Philippine justice system is not working.“She (Ms. De Lima) was persistently prosecuted by the Department of Justice (DoJ), which
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE REGIONAL bloc is crucial for addressing peace, security, and bolstering economic and maritime partnerships, the Philippines’ ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said.This comes amid worsening tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea,
JOHANNES PLENIO-UNSPLASHDAVAO CITY — The acquisition of the right of way (RoW) for the Tagum-Davao-Digos (TDD) segment of the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) is progressing in all designated areas, except for Davao City and Panabo City, where funding constraints are hindering progress, according to an