Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, a business mission from the United States (US) will visit the Philippines in August with the hope of attracting the government’s interest in modern defense and security equipment. In a notice seen by Manila Bulletin, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC)...
The Philippines is set to host the inaugural Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) retreat in July. ASEAN-BAC Philippines chair Joey Concepcion said the business retreat is a first-of-its-kind gathering that marks a significant step in redefining the...
The Philippines condemned on Sunday the China Coast Guard (CCG) for shadowing and hitting vessels of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) with water cannons near Bajo de Masinloc. Through the National Maritime Council (NMC), the Philippines called on China to stop their unlawful...
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc., through Ayala Land Estates Inc., has launched an ambitious BERDE District Certification Drive for seven of its estates, reinforcing its position as a national pioneer in climate-resilient real estate. The BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design...
The Marcos-led Economy and Development (ED) Council has approved the 10-year extension of the water concession agreements of Maynilad and Manila Water to ensure water supply in Metro Manila, Malacañang said Thursday, June 19. In a Facebook post, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said...
More than ₱50 billion in additional government revenues is expected following the approval of a 10-year extension of the concession agreements of major water service providers by the Economy and Development (ED) Council on Wednesday, June 18. The ED Council, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos...
While the Philippines’ exit from the European Union’s (EU) high-risk jurisdictions list is expected to ease the country’s access to the EU financial system, debt watcher Moody’s still urged continued vigilance in sectors such as online gaming and cryptocurrency to ensure it does not return...
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año will continue to keep his position as the country 's security adviser amid the ongoing Cabinet review President Marcos has initiated. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed that Marcos decided to keep Año, who...
The National Security Council (NSC) added to the growing list of government agencies that voiced support for the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, saying it was “timely and strategic” amid the volatile situation in the Indo-Pacific region....
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it was not linked to the release of hostages, saying it would embolden Hamas militants. All 14 other members of the council voted in favor...
The industry-wide alliance of the country’s leading telecommunications operators is seeking to expand its membership to include government and law enforcement agencies amid rising threats to network infrastructure, primarily cyberattacks and theft. In a statement, Pangilinan-led PLDT Inc. said...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N. 's most powerful but deeply divided body. The 193-member General Assembly held a secret-ballot vote for the...
