THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects strong growth in the airline industry, particularly in Asia, driven by falling jet fuel prices and the loosening of visa restrictions.  “Asia ...

THE Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) said amendments to the Right-of-Way (RoW) law are needed to address a “national crisis of competitiveness.” “The ...

THE Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) launched a satellite-aided crop insurance system for rice farmers, which will facilitate the issuance of ...

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P2.39 billion in calamity funds as of the end of May, mostly to support rehabilitation projects and to top up quick-response funds. According ...

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said investors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are expected to be among the top sources of  foreign direct investment (FDI) this year. “PEZA counts the ...

THE PESO weakened to a near one-month low against the dollar on Monday following strong US labor data and as markets anticipate the latest round of trade negotiations between the United States and ...

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said it would assess the reef damage caused by a Chinese maritime ship that ran aground in shallow waters off Thitu Island in the South China Sea at the ...

SENATE PRESIDENT Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero on Monday said he would convene the Senate as an impeachment court on June 11 for the trial of Vice-President  (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio. “That is what’s on ...

THE PHILIPPINE Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading measures that will hasten infrastructure projects, create a nuclear energy regulatory body, and ban all remnants of Philippine ...

PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to fixing the country’s chronic teacher shortage, estimated in the tens of thousands, as public schools prepare to ...

THE Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) on Monday warned that a House of Representatives-approved bill mandating a P200 daily minimum wage hike could put pressure on inflation and threaten ...

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) chief on Monday dismissed allegations of corruption and misconduct from anonymous employees, adding the accusations were “orchestrated” and part of a “well-funded ...