Mutual respect should govern PH-China ties
"Diplomacy seems to be working, even if on a limited scale." Has the Philippine government sold the country's ...
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’60 corruption complaints in two weeks’
The task force led by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate corruption in the Philippine government has received at ...
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PH gets $3.5 million in disaster, flood aid
The United States government has increased its assistance program to the country to boost the Philippine government’s capacity to protect ...
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PH lets in aliens with long-term visas, pre-booked COVID-19 test
The Philippine government will allow the entry of foreign nationals with long-term visas in the country beginning August 1, amid ...
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What can we all do about the climate crisis?
An estimated 7 million people from all over the world joined the global climate strikes on Sept. 20 and 27. Led ...
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PH, Australia agree to stop IS terrorists
THE Australian and the Philippine government on Monday underscored the need to deter terrorists from setting foot anywhere in the ...
Read moreExcessive regulation to hurt aviation
The International Air Transport Association warned the Philippine government that excessive regulation in the aviation industry could dampen the growth ...
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Govt seeks US perks for bags and shoes
The Philippine government wants shoes and bags to be included in the list of export products with zero tariff rates ...
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No need for $300m WB loan for BOC
The World Bank (WB) announced last week its approval of a $300 million loan to the Philippine government intended for ...
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Charter change to begin next year–Dominguez
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III told Japanese businessmen that the Philippine government will ease foreign ownership restrictions in certain industries ...
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