PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE government should prioritize building a self-reliant defense program amid growing tension in the South China Sea, an analyst said, as Manila begins talks on a visiting forces agreement (VFA) with Paris.“The Marcos administration shouldn’t lose sight of
Semiconductor chips are seen on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken Feb. 17, 2023. — REUTERSTHE PHILIPPINE government should provide support to multinational semiconductor companies operating locally to capitalize on US President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies, allowing the country to position
Schools asked: Implement GMRC law - BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOA PHILIPPINE senator on Sunday called on local schools to fully implement Republic Act No. 11476,
Baguio charter veto draws criticisms - BusinessWorld Online BAGUIO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s move to veto amendments to the revised Baguio City charter
BARMM generates P3.2-B investments in three months - BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOCOTABATO CITY — Investors had poured in from January to March this year with
Cops seize P2-M drugs in Cotabato City operation - BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOCOTABATO CITY — Non-uniformed policemen seized P2 million worth of crystal meth (shabu)
PHL Ciron and Trupa top the duathlon event in Vietnam - BusinessWorld Online THE PHILIPPINES’ John Patrick Ciron and Merry Joy Trupa defied the odds and
BASKETBALL ACTION never ends as the Makabansa Basketball League returns for its third season featuring teams from public and private sectors.PLDT, Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are joining forces with the rest of the Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP)-led businesses, ACEN, and government agencies
Ports across the UK and mainland Europe are becoming increasingly congested as the US-China trade war forces hundreds of vessels to divert or stall, causing widespread disruption in global shipping routes. The turmoil follows President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 145 per cent tariff on
British sports car manufacturer Lotus is set to cut up to 270 jobs in the UK, citing “volatile and evolving market conditions”, including the impact of new US tariffs on its vehicles. The Norfolk-based company said the restructuring was “vital to enhance our competitiveness” and ensure
Golden Arches Development Corp. Chairman & Founder George T. Yang, and President & CEO Kenneth S. YangMcDonald’s Corp., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has entered into a multi-unit franchise agreement with Golden Arches Development Corp. (GADC), its Chairman & Founder George T. Yang, and President &
Paxys, Inc. set to hold 2025 annual meeting of stockholders on May 7 - BusinessWorld Online Spotlight is BusinessWorld’s sponsored section that allows advertisers to amplify