Inflation slows further in November
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ inflation rate eased further in November to its lowest level in 20 months, due to slower increases in food prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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Agri chief gets CA nod, eyes whole-of-nation approach to modernize farm, fisheries sectors
The Commission of Appointments has confirmed the ad interim appointment of Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. as Secretary of Agriculture on December 5.
US Commerce chief warns against China 'threat'
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Saturday urged lawmakers, Silicon Valley and US allies to stop China from getting semiconductors and cutting-edge technologies key to national security.
Measurable security progress for 2024
In the security realm, the year 2023 brought in a new wave of issues and risks for the Philippines, disrupting its existing geopolitical landscape.
The importance of resilience planning for businesses
MANILA, Philippines — The "Q3 2023 Global Risk Survey" by Oxford Economics confirms geopolitical tensions related to Taiwan, Korea and Russia-NATO are now believed to pose the greatest risk to the global economy and banking system in the near and medium term1.
Philippines' Marcos meets China's Xi to find ways to reduce South China Sea tensions
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, seeking ways to come up with ways to reduce tensions in the South China Sea and restore Filipino fishermen's access to fishing grounds. The Philippines and China need to continue to communicate, with the meeting a key part of the process to maintain peace, and keep open sea lanes and airways over the South China Sea, Marcos told reporters on the sidelines of the Apec Summit in San Francisco.
China ready to be 'partner and friend' of US — Xi
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — China is "ready to be a partner and friend of the United States," President Xi Jinping told US business leaders on Wednesday, as concerns mount over the country's slowing economy.
Press Release - Cayetano: WPS strategy must be tied to economic development
For Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the country's strategy on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) must be tied to economic development, saying this is the edge of China and even smaller countries like Vietnam.