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Trump tariffs may be favorable to PH agri exporters – DA chief
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Thursday, April 3, that the United States’ imposition of sweeping global tariffs may give Philippine agricultural products...
View ArticleEKONOMI-YUH: Why P20/kilo rice remains impossible
MANILA, Philippines – Maraming umasa sa ipinangako ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na papababain ang presyo ng bigas sa P20 kada kilo. Pero posible nga ba ‘yun? Sa video serye na ito, ipapaliwanag...
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[ANALYSIS] Semiconductor industry expected to outperform due to investment surge
In his talk at The Monday Circle forum, industry consultant Cesar Tolentino described the current developments in the semiconductor industry as “very exciting.” This is the second time I’ve heard of...
View ArticlePromos temper talks of Metro Manila condominium oversupply
MANILA, Philippines – Property developers are now offering sweet promos to get condominium units in Metro Manila off their hands. Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) said there are still 81,400 units...
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Why did sari-sari store sales of cigarettes, liquor drop in 2024?
Sari-sari stores in the Philippines saw lower cigarette and liquor sales in 2024 amid rising prices, according to data from tech startup Packworks. Packworks’ data came from its mobile application and...
View ArticleSingapore Airlines’ budget carrier Scoot launches direct flights to Iloilo
MANILA, Philippines – Scoot Airlines, the budget carrier of Singapore Airlines, has launched its Singapore-Iloilo service this week. The maiden Singapore-Iloilo flight landed in the Iloilo...
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HOLY WEEK READS: The puzzle that is Philippine transportation
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila roads may be free of congestion during long holidays like Holy Week, but on most days of the year, motorists and commuters have to endure hours and hours of travel....
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[ANALYSIS] The sad paradox of our grid operation with NGCP
The Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 or EPIRA is the restructuring law of the power sector. Its main goal was “to ensure a more reliable, affordable, sustainable and transparent electricity...
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Philippine banks sustain loan, net income growth in Q1 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Banks in the Philippines continued to see their net incomes grow in the first quarter of the year despite policy shifts in the global economy. The SM Group of Companies’ two...
View ArticleGoogle says hackers that hit UK retailers now targeting American stores
WASHINGTON, USA – Alphabet’s Google said on Wednesday, May 14, hackers responsible for paralyzing disruptions of UK retailers are turning their attention to similar companies in the United States. “US...
View ArticleIndonesia’s Attorney General’s Office arrests CEO of textile giant Sritex
JAKARTA, Indonesia – The president director of bankrupt Indonesian textile giant Sritex has been arrested as part of a corruption investigation, Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office said on...
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Social fintech firm Plastic Bank believes solving plastic pollution, poverty...
MANILA, Philippines – When Plastic Bank founder and chief executive officer David Katz visited Ocean Park Manila in 2013, he saw what he described as “absolute devastation” of plastic trash at the...
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BCDA, Ayala Land ink 25-year lease for Camp John Hay TechnoHub
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has formalized a 25-year lease agreement with Ayala Land Incorporated (ALI) for the continued operation of the John Hay...
View ArticleEU warns Shein of fines in consumer protection probe
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Union on Monday, May 26, urged fast-fashion retailer Shein to respect EU consumer protection laws and warned it could face fines if it failed to address the EU’s...
View ArticleVisa eyes launch of 2 new products to expand SMEs’ credit access
MANILA, Philippines – Visa is launching two more offerings in the Philippines this year to expand credit access for small and medium businesses (SMBs). The payments processing network said during a...
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