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Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
FIRING LINE: 2 good news from a ‘dead man’
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. Thank you, Mr. President. Not only did you suspend the excise tax on kerosene and LPG (or cooking gas) this...
PH urged to rethink China gas deal; sovereignty risks flagged
The push for joint gas exploration between the Philippines and China is facing strong opposition from a leading policy think tank, which warned that...
Energy, fertilizers, WPS safety top agenda in PH-China ties ‘reset’
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level diplomatic engagements, with discussions centered on the global fallout from the Middle East conflict, energy and fertilizer...
PH gets breathing space with new oil supply, gas find
Amid a state of national emergency declared to manage rising global fuel uncertainty, the Philippines get some breathing space as the government moves on...
PBBM, Bhutan PM Tobgay hold historic leaders’ meeting
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday welcomed Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during the latter’s courtesy call, marking the first leaders’ level engagement...
Exporters urge VAT cut on fuel, power amid Middle East tensions
Exporters are urging the government to consider reducing the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and electricity as escalating tensions in the Middle East...
Globe ensures OFWs stay connected amid Mideast tensions
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, staying connected with loved ones has become more critical than ever for overseas Filipinos. Globe Telecom has...
Marcos, Lee seal deeper PH-ROK ties with 10 new agreements
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) moved to deepen their strategic partnership on Tuesday (March 3) as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
PH exporters appeal for stronger gov’t support for 2026 growth
Philippine exporters are bullish about growth prospects in 2026 following a record-breaking 2025 performance, while calling on the government to enhance support for the...
Aboitiz, Sumitomo, J-Power take charge of 797-MW CBK hydro plant
The Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) Pumped-Hydro Power Plant—one of the largest and most critical facilities supporting the Luzon grid—has entered a new chapter following its ceremonial...