BW FILE PHOTOTHE Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) called for relaxed visa requirements for Chinese visitors and reforms to modernize agriculture and improve the ease of doing business.“In light of the recent government decision to end all POGO (Philippine Offshore

IN BRIEF:• Cost-cutting measures must not compromise customer experience (CX) as it is essential for driving growth.• CX is not merely a component of business strategy; it is a critical determinant of success.• Prioritizing CX significantly enhances sales and reduce costs, contrary to its traditional

VICE-PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO FACEBOOK PAGE PHOTOBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE Senate should start preparing for the impeachment trial of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio while on a congressional break, as mandated by the 1987 Constitution, political analysts said at the weekend.“Senate President Francis G.

PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PHOTOTHE PHILIPPINES remains committed to fighting foreign intrusions and defending its sovereignty in the South China Sea, the National Maritime Council said at the weekend.“We stand resolute against any foreign intrusion into our maritime zones and will never cease upholding our rights

REUTERSSENATE President Francis G. Escudero has filed a resolution that seeks to review Philippine mining laws and the nonoptimal permit approval process, noting that 130 of 378 mineral production agreements are inactive.“Inactive, nonoperational, invalid or unused exploration permits and mineral production sharing agreements prevent the

REUTERSTHE Philippine government should have a clear negotiating agenda to protect the country’s interest as it goes into the second round of talks with the European Union (EU) for a comprehensive trade deal, trade justice advocates said on Sunday. “Experience has shown that the EU

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has called on the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to prioritize the revitalization of Mabuhay Lanes to decongest Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA).“The existing Mabuhay Lanes should be revitalized and utilized fully for motorcycles,

Applicants look at job postings at a job fair in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has partnered with the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) and Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to enhance its public employment

PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASA BILL extending the filing period for hospital reimbursement claims with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) was filed at the House of Representatives last week.Filed by Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez on Feb. 4, House Bill (HB) No. 11410 seeks

COTABATO CITY — A 65-year-old villager was killed on Friday, when a wayward boom-type crane truck rammed small houses along a highway in Matanao, Davao del Sur, an accident that also left its driver dead.Officials of the Matanao Municipal Police Station confirmed on Sunday that

GILAS PILIPINAS will sport new gear and kits this year after an end to its long-time partnership with renowned sports brand Nike.In an announcement over the weekend, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) said it will have a new partner for tournaments in 2025 following

EJ OBIENA — OLYMPICS.COMTWO-TIME OLYMPIAN EJ Obiena made true to his vow of coming back with a vengeance following his Paris heartbreak after claiming his second straight medal including a sparkling gold medal in France on Saturday to start his indoor season campaign early.The World