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Japan to PH: Join 540+ projects driving Asia’s zero-emission shift
By Monsi A. Serrano More than 540 decarbonization projects are already underway across 11 countries under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) framework, Japanese representatives...
Toxic work conditions cost global economy 1.37% of GDP — ILO
Poorly designed and managed work is costing lives and billions in lost productivity, with more than 840,000 people dying each year from health conditions...
ILO report: PH no. 2 in workplace stress
The Philippines is among the countries most affected by poor workplace conditions, with six in ten workers saying their mental health is already hurting...
PH government bonds join J.P. Morgan Index in 2027
The Philippines is set to gain more attention from global investors after J.P. Morgan announced it will include the country’s peso-denominated government bonds in...
Exporters back VAT suspension on fuel to ease logistics costs
Exporters have renewed their strong support for the proposed suspension of value-added tax (VAT) on fuel, stressing that rising fuel prices continue to strain...
Australia extends ₱1.8-B grant to help PH cut red tape, grow SMEs
The Philippines has secured a ₱1.8-billion (A$45 million) grant from Australia to fund policy reforms, improve the business environment, and accelerate job creation, the...
3 Mekeni lessons for PH to weather MidEast war
By Veronica C. Uy Mekeni is Capampangan for “come here.” As the war in the Middle East drags on, it might benefit the Philippine government to...
Nordic-PH alliance gains urgency as MidEast war ripples globally
As war in the Middle East intensifies, the Philippines is finding renewed urgency in its partnerships with Nordic nations — anchored not just on...
UN tells US, Israel to end war, tells Iran to halt attacks on neighbors
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a renewed and urgent appeal to the United States, Israel, and Iran to de-escalate tensions, warning that...
Youth power ASEAN-Japan SME agenda
Young leaders from across Southeast Asia and Japan gathered in Manila to put youth-driven innovation and entrepreneurship at the center of regional economic cooperation,...