REUTERSBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES has been on a free-trade agreement (FTA) negotiating spree in anticipation of shifting trade patterns in the wake of the disruption brought by the US tariff regime.Getting exporters to fully utilize the advantages on offer from FTA partners
THE PHILIPPINES is “ready and open” for major foreign oil companies, including Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), seeking to expand their presence in the country, Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque said, citing deregulation rules that allow full foreign ownership in parts of the
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it obtained investment commitments from manufacturing, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) companies during a five-day mission to the US.“This mission sends a clear message that the Philippines — through PEZA — is open,
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Natsuki from UnsplashTHE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is expecting power issues in the Visayas due to its dependence on other grids for supply.In the course of preparing its three-year power outlook, the DoE flagged the Visayas as a problem
ALEX EALA — REUTERS/ZUMA PRESS WIRE/CHRIS PUTNAMALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA reasserted mastery of seasoned Croatian ace Donna Vekic, 6-3, 6-4, in the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne on Wednesday at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club ahead of her main draw debut in the Australian Open (AO) this
The government has unveiled a long-awaited blueprint to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), setting out a phased programme of rail investment it claims will transform connectivity across the north of England and unlock billions in economic growth. The multibillion-pound scheme, first proposed more than a decade
China has reported the largest trade surplus in global history, underlining the resilience of its export machine despite a year of disruption caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade brinkmanship. Official figures released in Beijing show China recorded a full-year trade surplus of $1.19 trillion (£890bn)
Donald Trump’s escalating confrontation with the US central bank has sent shockwaves through global markets, driving gold to a fresh all-time high as investors sought refuge from mounting political risk in the world’s largest economy. Gold surged to around $4,600 an ounce on Monday, while silver
Keir Starmer has abandoned plans to make digital IDs mandatory for workers, marking the 13th significant U-turn of his premiership and a quiet retreat from one of Labour’s most controversial post-election policies. The digital ID scheme, originally pitched as a central plank of Labour’s crackdown on
Tropical Depression Ada may bring strong winds with speeds of 39 to 61 kilometers/hour according to PAGASA at a press briefing on Jan. 14, 2026. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANThe low-pressure area east of the country has developed into Tropical Depression Ada, according to the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel march during a parade in this file photo. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATEThe Marcos administration is beefing up support for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) this year, rolling out higher base pay, increased subsistence allowances, and new positions,
Bucharest, Romania – The Infinigate Group, a leading technology platform and trusted advisor in cybersecurity, cloud, and network infrastructure, has announced its partnership with N-able, a global software company delivering an end-to-end cyber-resiliency platform, to expand their presence in Eastern Europe. This latest addition to