Philippines, Qatar sign deals on commerce and tourism

THE Philippines and Qatar on Monday signed almost a dozen agreements involving commerce, climate action and tourism, including a deal on mutual recognition of...

NEDA supports ‘well-targeted’ RCEF as DA seeks extension

THE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said it supports a Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) that is well-targeted, amid a campaign by the...

Gov’t signals preparations for onion, pork, fertilizer reserves

THE NATIONAL Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) said its views were solicited on a proposal to build up a 10-day reserve of key agricultural products,...

Impact of import streamlining on food prices deemed uncertain

By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter THE streamlined approval process for agricultural imports may not result in lower food prices while endangering the livelihoods of domestic...

China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says

QINGDAO, China — China remains committed to resolving maritime disputes with other countries through dialogue but will not allow itself to be “abused,” a...

North Koreans may have helped create cartoons for Western firms, report says

WASHINGTON — North Korean animators may have helped create popular television cartoons for big Western firms, including Amazon and HBO Max, despite international sanctions...

Peso climbs on easing tensions

THE PESO recovered against the dollar on Monday following easing tensions between Israel and Iran. The local unit closed at P57.54 per dollar on Monday,...

In chance for Trump, youth at rally see him as answer to US economic...

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Thin with a boyish face and earrings in both ears, 23-year-old Isayah Turner does not look like a stereotypical Trump...

All teams have everything to play for at remaining weeks of PBA eliminations

Games Wednesday (Ninoy Aquino Stadium) 4:30 p.m. — NorthPort vs Terrafirma 7:30 p.m. — TNT vs Phoenix From undefeated leader San Miguel Beer (SMB) to their spirited...

Choco Mucho’s Kat Tolentino may not return this conference, says coach

Is Choco Mucho standout Kat Tolentino returning for the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference semifinals slated next week?

Philippine table tennis team eyes Paris slot at Southeast Asia Olympic Qualifying in Thailand

A crack, four-strong Philippine table tennis team seeks to defy overwhelming odds as it shoots for Paris Olympics berths in the Southeast Asia Olympic...

PHL stocks inch higher amid thin trading volume

STOCKS inched up on Monday amid thin trading volume and as investor sentiment improved following an order from President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to...