The Embassies of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, together with SM Supermalls, Blast TV, and the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), invite the public to the Pinoy Football Fiesta on Saturday, June 13, at the SM Mall of Asia’s MOA Sky in Pasay City. This free celebration brings together...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape trade processes across the Asia-Pacific region, but adoption remains limited as economies grapple with skills shortages, infrastructure costs, as well as regulatory challenges, according to a joint study by the Bangkok-based United Nations...
The United Nations in the Philippines announced on Monday that it is actively assessing the impact of the devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao and stands ready to support national and local recovery efforts. In a statement of solidarity, the UN line agency confirmed it is...
For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup™ will kick off with three separate opening ceremonies with one taking place in each host country – Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Instead of a single traditional show, each nation will get its own moment in the spotlight, connected by a shared...
The Philippines’ information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector has emerged as the most viable investment destination for American artificial intelligence (AI) firms, according to the United States Commercial Service (USCS). USCS Manila commercial specialist Easter...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) would likely continue hiking interest rates this year despite the lower-than-expected inflation rate in May, even as the pace of monetary policy tightening may be more gradual as economic growth remains subdued, according to Singapore-based United Overseas Bank...
The Philippines risks remaining a mere host for foreign-led artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor investments under the emerging United States (US)-led Pax Silica initiative unless it develops stronger domestic technological and industrial capabilities, according to the University of the...
The Philippines is now taking steps to evade the imposition of a 12.5-percent tariff from the United States (US) over its alleged failure to crack down on the importation of goods made with forced labor. Trade Undersecretary Allan Gepty said the government would respond to the proposed duties by...
Malacañang said domestic political tensions and continuing political "noise" may have contributed to the Philippines ' failed bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the...
Following its unsuccessful bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday, June 4, thanked the international community for supporting the Philippines ' candidacy and reiterated the country 's commitment to...
The Philippines failed to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term after losing to Kyrgyzstan in four rounds of voting at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday past midnight, June 4. Kyrgyzstan got 142 votes in the fourth round of...
The Philippines could soon face additional duties of up to 12.5 percent on some of its exports to the United States (US) as a result of its alleged failure to enforce measures banning the entry of goods produced with forced labor. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced in a...
