The local bourse dipped below the 6,000 level on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on all steel and aluminum shipments bound for the United States. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) extended its losing streak and lost 0.82 percent or 49.37 points to 5,987.75. Likewise, the broader […]…
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PLDT Inc. will start providing services through a fiber optic submarine cable system that spans about 10,000 kilometers across Asia within this first quarter of 2025—a move that is seen to support the growing data requirements of consumers and enterprises. In a statement on Tuesday, the Manuel Pangilinan-led telco said that the Asia Direct Cable […]…
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In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of diversifying investments globally cannot be overstated. For Filipinos, who traditionally favor local investment options such as real estate, small businesses and local stock markets, expanding horizons to include international assets can offer numerous advantages. By looking beyond the Philippines, investors can mitigate risks, seize global opportunities and […]…
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MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel has prevented a Chinese ship from approaching the Zambales coastline. In a report on Tuesday night, the agency said BRP Cabra deterred Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3304 from nearing the province. “Despite its smaller size, the BRP Cabra has effectively maintained a distance of 78 to 85 nautical miles between the Chinese vessel and the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ),” the PCG said. READ: Chinese coast guard lingers off Zambales, Occidental Mindoro Moreover, the PCG said that its vessel also “confronted Lan Hai 101, one of China’s two largest fisheries […]…
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MANILA, Philippines — Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet on Tuesday underscored the importance of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) neutrality in times of conflict. Hun Manet made this statement during a joint press conference in Malacañang Palace as part of his two-day visit to the country for the first time since assuming office. READ: PH, Cambodia ink pacts on taxation, agri, tourism, culture “Cambodia underlines the importance of upholding Asean unity and neutrality especially at times of conflict and geopolitical dynamics,” Hun Manet said in his closing remarks. READ: ‘Silence on violations diminishes Asean’ China is Cambodia’s key ally […]…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Makabayan party senatorial candidates will focus on ground campaigning to gather votes for this year’s polls, according to Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas. Brosas said they will focus on this strategy, admitting that Makabayan’s funds could not cover billions worth of advertisement. “Yung ground campaigning yun talaga ang mahalaga sa amin kasi sabi nga natin wala tayong bilyon advertisements anlalaki nung mga billboards ng iba magkano ’yung ginastos dyan hindi po ’yon kaya ng Makabayan,” the lawmaker said in an ambush interview. (Ground campaigning is really important for us since we don’t have billions for advertisements […]…
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MANILA, Philippines — Former Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday called on her supporters not to give up their fight for true and honest governance and encouraged them to sustain their spirit for the 2025 midterm elections. Robredo made her pronouncement during the kickoff proclamation rally of senatorial candidates Francis Pangilinan and Bam Aquino at the Dasmariñas Arena in Cavite, where she endorsed both for the 2025 polls. READ: Pangilinan, Aquino kick off campaign in Quezon City During her speech, Robredo reminisced about her campaign rallies in Cavite back in 2022—when she ran for President along with Pangilinan as her […]…
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