The collapse of peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran over the weekend could hurt semiconductor manufacturers in Asia, including the Philippines, according to British banking giant Barclays. “A prolonged energy disruption could lead to a tail-risk scenario that hits semiconductor...
The Philippine basketball community is mourning the passing of two-time Olympian Edgardo Roque, who passed away on Sunday, April 12. He was 88. A former varsity standout from Jose Rizal University, Roque went on to carve out a fruitful career in the MICAA and the national team. He first made his...
Despite the social media rant against him, Department of the Interior and Local Government Jonvic Remulla still considers Harry Roque as a close friend. In a video message on his Facebook account, Roque even dared Remulla to go to Austria to arrest him, adding that he would wait for the DILG...
On the heels of a record-high performance in 2025, the country’s merchandise exports may post flat growth this year as the ongoing war in the Middle East drives up fuel costs and disrupts supply chains, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “To be honest, it 's hard to...
The Philippines is projected to increase its consumption of wheat-based products in the current marketing year (MY) to nearly seven million metric tons (MT), although rising input costs may temper growth, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a report, the USDA...
Singer-songwriter Jace Roque is speaking out against artificial intelligence in music, arguing that it undercuts the value of genuine artistic effort. "AI in music is something I can never get behind. It diminishes my hard work. When AI-generated music gets more attention than music made by a truly...
Due to the mootness of the issue raised, the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed the petition filed by former presidential spokesperson Harry L. Roque who challenged the contempt citation and arrest order issued against him by the then House of Representatives’ (HOR) Quad Committee (Quad-comm). Roque...
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing firm Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), operating as Green GSM in the Philippines, is planning a major expansion in the country to take advantage of rising demand for transport services as fuel prices soar, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said....
Malacañang has belied the claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that President Marcos is seeking to reconcile with Vice President Sara Duterte. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro tagged the claim as "another lie." "Kasinungalingan na naman. Dapat...
Malacañang has branded as mere gossip claims that President Marcos is suffering from a serious illness. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro tagged former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as a "fake news peddler" after he posted a photo of Marcos asking whether...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday, Jan. 14, that it is ready to assist law enforcement agencies if they ask for help on the case of fugitive lawyer and former president Rodrigo Duterte 's spokesman, Harry Roque. Angelica Escalona, spokesperson for the DFA, said that once...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stressed she did not say a fugitive should not be assisted by an official representing the Philippines, refuting former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque 's statement. In a Palace briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 14, Castro...
