Women work at the assembly line of an electronics factory in Malvar, Batangas, Aug. 10, 2018. — REUTERSTHE Philippines expects to generate thousands of new jobs in manufacturing and information technology (IT) after President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. approved new and expanded special economic zones
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Philippine military said on Wednesday it is coordinating with the Defense department and lawmakers as its modernization framework nears expiry, adding it is reviewing the country’s security situation and will adjust its equipment wish list to bolster deterrence.The Armed Forces of the
Razon files cyberlibel complaint against Barzaga - BusinessWorld Online INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. Chairman Enrique K. Razon, Jr. filed a cyberlibel complaint against Cavite Rep.
Leviste says penalties to solar firm linked to Cabral files - BusinessWorld Online PIXABAYBATANGAS Rep. Leandro Antonio L. Leviste said on Wednesday he would respond to
SENATOR Panfilo M. Lacson speaks to members of the media during a Kapihan sa Senado in Pasay City on Jan. 14. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORTHE SENATE Blue Ribbon Committee is set to tackle the so-called Cabral files, an alleged list of insertions and kickbacks, in
MEMBERS of the Bureau of Customs-Customs Intelligence Investigation Service inspect various counterfeit shirts, perfumes and other luxury goods at a warehouse in Las Piñas City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it seized a total of P61.71 billion worth of smuggled
MIAA says NAIA passenger volume hit over 52 million - BusinessWorld Online NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NAIA) Terminal 3 — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANPASSENGER volume
DoTr to ensure train accessibility - BusinessWorld Online PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it will adopt accessible travel policy (ATP) guidelines for
Bill criminalizes red-tagging - BusinessWorld Online PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASA PHILIPPINE senator has filed a bill seeking to criminalize red-tagging, citing the need to protect citizens
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Nueva Vizcaya posted double-digit growth in tourism in 2025, with 214,792 overnight visitors and 706,017 day-trippers, the Provincial Tourism and Culture Office (PTCO) said.Overnight arrivals rose 10.2% from 194,918 in 2024, while excursionists increased 5.4% from 670,003.Tourism receipts totaled P862.1 million,
COTABATO CITY — Three ranking members of the Bangsamoro parliament have drafted a resolution urging President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to exempt the importation of rice from Malaysia to Tawi-Tawi from tariff regulations.The three authors of the resolution, John Anthony L. Lim, floor leader and
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Philippine-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will grant preferential tariff treatment to 95% of Philippine exports, the Department of Trade and Industry said.“(This will help) manufacturers expand exports, scale up production, and generate more jobs at home,” the DTI