The country’s leading mining groups have defended tree-cutting activities overseen by mining companies, maintaining that such operations are tightly governed by stringent environmental oversight and regulatory requirements. In separate statements, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP)...
The United States (US)-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Council Inc. (USABC) is urging Southeast Asian governments to accelerate customs digitalization, harmonize trade procedures, strengthen anti-illicit trade enforcement, and deepen public-private cooperation to bolster...
Economic officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have concluded negotiations for the bloc’s first region-wide digital economy agreement, marking what regional leaders described as a major milestone toward a more integrated and competitive digital economy. In a statement...
Passenger traffic in the Asia-Pacific region expanded by five percent in the first four months of the year to more than 130 million compared to a year ago, driven by sustained demand for longer-haul routes despite costlier plane tickets. Based on preliminary data from the Association of...
For many years, when we spoke of prosperity corridors, we imagined highways, ports, railways, industrial estates, and airports. These remain essential. Goods still need to move. Workers still need transport. Factories still need land, power, water, and logistics. But the next prosperity corridor in...
The domestic contact center industry is projected to grow revenues by five percent to more than $35 billion this year, driven by the sector’s resilience amid external pressures and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experience. The Customer Xperience Association of the...
Former PBA star Joseph Yeo erupted for 35 points in his first game and Xavier School romped to a 91-78 win over Uno High School in the 40s division of the Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. (FCAAI) on Monday, May 25, at the Tanduay Gym in Quiapo. Showing the versatility that made him one of best...
Local demand for cement is projected to decline this year as construction of government projects slows amid a tighter spending plan following a massive corruption scandal, according to the Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines Inc. (CeMAP). CeMAP president John Reinier Dizon said the...
The Philippine taekwondo team concluded its campaign on a good note after winning two silver and nine bronze medals in the 9th Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia recently. The Nationals added five bronzes in Day 2 to complete an 11-medal haul, led by the silver medals...
The Philippines’ property market is expected to remain resilient despite elevated inflation, geopolitical tensions, and high borrowing costs, with investors continuing to favor malls, logistics facilities, data centers, offices, and hotels that generate recurring income streams, according to...
Former teachers that helped mold the foundation of students during their younger years at Xavier School in San Juan will be one of the beneficiaries when Batch ‘01 hosts the Alumni Association of Xavier School (AAXS) Golf Tournament on June 9 at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in San Juan...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the United Nations (UN) is unlikely to take action on a written statement submitted by the International Career Support Association (ICSA) and circulated by the Human Rights Council (HRC), describing the group’s allegations as “baseless claims.” In...
