Green lane system rolled out for strategic agri investments
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said it issued a joint memorandum circular (JMC) to streamline the approval process for strategic investments in agriculture and...
Toyota girds for TGR PHL Cup season finale
THE TOYOTA GAZOO RACING (TGR) Philippine Cup, Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) premier one-make racing series, is set to return to the Clark International Speedway...
One Eye of all storms
By Marian Pastor Roces
Après le deluge.
There is, of course, Biblical flooding. Last week’s floods in Luzon — which managed to still surprise a Philippines so familiar with...
India carves out industries to protect vs US imports
MUMBAI — US President Donald J. Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods after prolonged talks that got bogged down over access to...
Japanese shoe store opening in Manila
ABC-MART, the landmark Japanese footwear retailer, will be opening stores in the Philippines starting September.
This was announced at a press conference in Bonifacio Global...
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GET READY for more fahrvergnügen.
Australia eyes more US exports as Trump holds tariffs at 10%
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON — Australian products could become more competitive in the US market, helping businesses boost exports, Trade Minister Don Farrell said, after US President...
Stocks to move sideways before inflation, GDP
STOCKS could move sideways this week as investors await the release of the latest Philippine inflation and gross domestic product (GDP) data.
On Friday, the...
SC Malampaya ruling expected to boost investor confidence
THE SUPREME COURT (SC) ruling confirming that the income taxes of private contractors in the Malampaya natural gas project are included in the government’s...
Free WiFi target set at 70,000 sites in 2026
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it is hoping to establish up to 70,000 free WiFi sites by next year.
“Maybe we...
Philippine debt payments down 1.42% in June
THE National Government’s (NG) debt service bill fell in June as amortization on domestic debt declined, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.
The BTr...
Chinese research vessel spotted near Batanes, says Philippine Coast Guard
THE PHILIPPINE Coast Guard (PCG) has reported the presence of a Chinese research vessel operating within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), sighted during a routine aerial patrol on Saturday near the Babuyan Islands in northern Luzon.