The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) confirmed on June 7 that its leadership remains unchanged. The MUO issued a formal statement to address unfounded rumors circulating online and in certain media outlets, clarifying the status of its executive leadership. "Anne Jakrajutatip remains the Chief...
After a disappointing 5.7-percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate last year, the Philippines is expected to post an even slower growth rate of 5.6 percent for 2025, which would once again fail to reach the government’s growth target of six to eight percent. Growth would only accelerate...
The Philippines and Canada have officially assumed co-chairmanship of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Southeast Asia Regional Program (SEARP), succeeding Vietnam and Australia during the OECD ministerial council meeting held in Paris, France. In a statement on...
Christine Juliane 'CJ ' Opiaza (Instagram) Pageant fans, rejoice! The wait is almost over! The Miss Grand International Organization announced on May 29 that Miss Philippines Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza, who won first runner-up, will be crowned the new Miss Grand International 2024 in...
Miss Grand International 2024 Rachel Gupta (Instagram) Reigning Miss Grand International Rachel Gupta has stepped down from the title, citing "broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment." "It is with deep regret that I share this news. I have made the decision to step down as Miss...
Trade chiefs of the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) issued a joint statement calling for strategic reforms in international trade as the region grapples with uncertainties driven by two of its members: China and the United States (US). In a statement issued after...
The member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), including the Philippines, have expressed support for a global measure that provides benchmarks to boost the investment and business climate of its members. In a statement, APEC is calling for the integration of the investment...
TOKYO (AP) — Global free trade is in crisis, the head of the World Trade Organization chief said Tuesday while meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shigaru Ishiba on Tuesday. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organization, told Ishiba that she has high expectations for Japan as...
To advance climate-resilient, sustainable cities in the Philippines, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is urging the government to put in place an integrated and centralized framework that would attract green private investments. "The Philippines faces several...
Japan and the United Kingdom (UK) have signaled concerns over a proposed measure in the Philippines that would impose a ban on the country’s export of raw minerals, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a statement on its website, the WTO said the country’s proposed “export...
Charly Suarez has been dreaming of becoming a world champion since he turned pro in 2019. Charly Suarez, middle, goes all out for his dream of becoming a world champion. (Top Rank/File) Now 36 years old, the goal remained high and the fervor alive and well for the Rio Olympics veteran. Suarez is...
The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing calls to reconsider its costly 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) due to funding constraints and concerns over its priorities, according to harm reduction advocates. Harm reduction...
