Fil C. Sionil

Reprieve

April 10, 2025 9:04 pm

As we, in this part of the hemisphere, were sleeping, the other side of the trading world was greeted with a surprise proclamation that the United States’ (US) reciprocal tariff on 185 economies, including the Philippines but except China, will be put on hold for 90 days.

Back to the drawing board

April 03, 2025 8:18 pm

Thursday, April 3, or depending on where you are, was a “tariffying day” across 185 economies following United States (US) President Trump’s imposition of a reciprocal tariff on goods shipped to the US.

Caught in the crossfire

March 27, 2025 9:31 pm

There’s no doubt the forthcoming visit of two top United States (US) officials—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio—speaks volume of the relationship with its oldest Asian partner and a non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally.

Online surreptitious activities

March 20, 2025 10:33 pm

They're still at it. Despite the government's imposition of SIM card registration a couple of years ago, designed to curb cybercriminal activities, including trolling, money muling, and online disinformation, these unlawful, surreptitious activities persist and have increased tremendously.

At the right time

March 13, 2025 10:53 pm

Discussions around the marketplace, including at the influential Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), centered on the historic Tuesday and its effect on the political arena, which eventually influences the environment of doing business.