Keeping retireable workers is a big mistake
By Rey Elbo
The compulsory retirement age in our company is 60. However, our Chief Executive Officer has extended the employment of some retirement-eligible managers for an...
Infrastructure spending expected to accelerate after election pause
INFRASTRUCTURE spending is expected to pick up in the third quarter after a pause during the run-up to the May elections, the Department of...
Exporters left in the dark after Marcos silence on 19% tariff
EXPORTERS said President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. did not outline a government plan to deal with increased US tariffs in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
BCDA approves new BSP complex in Clark
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it approved the development of the New Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Security Complex in New...
PSEi hits one-month low as tariff deadline looms
THE BENCHMARK INDEX sank to the 6,200 level on Thursday, hitting a one-month low, as investors were cautious ahead of the Trump administration’s Aug....
Marcos urges vigilance amid regional tensions as he names new army chief
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Thursday urged his newly appointed Philippine Army chief to show strong leadership and vigilance as the country faces...
Marcos to undertake first Philippine state visit to India in two decades
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., will embark on a state visit to India from Aug. 4 to 8, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, marking the first visit by a Philippine head of state since 2007.
PAGASA watching another LPA after three-day lull
THE STATE weather bureau on Thursday said a low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility had a high likelihood of developing into...
Trump says US will set 15% tariff on imports from South Korea
WASHINGTON/SEOUL — President Donald J. Trump said on Wednesday the US will charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, down from a...
Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state, raising allies’ pressure on Israel
OTTAWA/JERUSALEM — Canada plans to recognize the State of Palestine at a meeting of the United Nations (UN) in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney...
US plans to issue travel notice for China as chikungunya cases rise
THE US CENTERS for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to issue a travel notice for China as chikungunya infections rise in the...
Alas Pilipinas battles strong Thai team in the 5th SEA V-League
THE TREK BACK to road towards Southeast Asian Games glory for Philippine women’s volleyball resumes as Alas Pilipinas clashes with regional powerhouse Thailand on...